Calahan Pond Fishing in Essex County, New York

• Overview

  Calahan Pond lies in Essex County, New York. Height above sea level is 1,440 feet. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Warrensburg is 24 miles out. It is 80 miles to Albany, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Calahan Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Calahan Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 66°F, while January sits near 16°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Expect Calahan Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Minerva Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Calahan Pond as something to verify.