Fishing at Round Pond, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  Set in Westchester County, New York, this is Round Pond. What surrounds it is mixed woodland. Roughly 39 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Ridgefield at 2.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. North Stamford sits 11 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Round Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Westchester County include common carp, striped bass, bluegill and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Round Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 26°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Round Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Round Pond Preserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Turtle Pond, 0.9 miles out. None of that is settled for Round Pond in what we hold.