Fishing Wilshire Pond in Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Wilshire Pond belongs to Westchester County. The bank is 423 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, North Castle, is 2 miles distant. After that come Armonk at 2.9 miles and Glenville at 5.7 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Wilshire Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Westchester County, recorded fish include common carp, striped bass, bluegill and brown trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Wilshire Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Wilshire Pond follows the weather closely. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Part of this sits inside or beside Agnew Preserve, so read the notices. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Topping Pond, 0.6 miles away. For Wilshire Pond in particular, ask before you travel.