Arnold Pond near Ticonderoga: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Arnold Pond lies within the bounds of Essex County, New York. The water sits 1,302 feet up. Ticonderoga lies 10 miles from the water. Albany sits 85 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Not far off: Snake Pond within 0.6 miles, Gooseneck Pond after 1.5 miles, Flemings Pond within 1.5 miles, Bumbo Pond after 1.6 miles and Pyramid Lake within 1.7 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Arnold Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Essex County list brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and pumpkinseed. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Arnold Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Arnold Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Short Swing Trailhead offers parking about half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Snake Pond at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. For Arnold Pond in particular, ask before you travel.