Fishing at Baisley Pond, Queens County, New York

• Overview

  Baisley Pond lies in Queens County, New York. It sits 2.7 miles in from the sea. At roughly 23 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our New York listings. The nearest town is Jamaica, 1.4 miles away. Springfield Gardens lies 1.6 miles off, South Ozone Park another 1.9 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Baisley Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Queens County include common carp, goldfish, bluegill and American eel. At Baisley Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 31°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Baisley Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records put this down as public water. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. Toilets show in mapping about 120 yards away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Conselyeas Pond is 2.5 miles distant. For Baisley Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.