Bear Cub Pond near Walton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bear Cub Pond is one of the Delaware County waters in New York. It lies 2,001 feet above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is a small entry by Delaware County standards. Nearest town is Walton, 4.8 miles off. Albany sits 76 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Bear Cub Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Delaware County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, white sucker and tessellated darter. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Bear Cub Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 20°F to 66°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bear Cub Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Launt Pond, 0.7 miles out. Rules at Bear Cub Pond are worth checking on the day.