Bishops Pond in Sullivan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Bishops Pond is one of the Sullivan County waters in New York. It lies 1,306 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Sullivan County list holds plenty of bigger water. For supplies, Liberty is 7.8 miles out. The nearest city of size is Paterson, 65 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Bishops Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout and smallmouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Bishops Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 22°F and July at about 68°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. The season on Bishops Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Amber Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Rules at Bishops Pond are worth checking on the day.