Barrett Pond Fishing near Cold Spring, New York

• Overview

  The Putnam County entry here is Barrett Pond, in New York. It sits in farm and woodlot. At 18 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest place of any size is Cold Spring, 3.4 miles away. For a city, North Stamford is 30 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Barrett Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Putnam County include brown trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Barrett Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 26°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Barrett Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lake Valhalla, 1 mile out. For Barrett Pond in particular, ask before you travel.