Beaverdam Pond near Otisville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Beaverdam Pond belongs to Sullivan County, New York. The country here is rolling bush. The water covers some 114 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 1.9 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sullivan County list. Otisville lies 7 miles from the water. Sparrow Bush is 7.3 miles away, with Port Jervis at 8.5 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Beaverdam Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Sullivan County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, white sucker and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Beaverdam Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 23°F to 69°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Open water usually runs from late March until about late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Beaverdam Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. 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. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Big Pond at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Beaverdam Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.