Clarks Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Clarks Pond stands in Sullivan County, New York. The ground around here is mixed forest. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Sullivan County standards. Barryville lies 10 miles from the water. Hawley lies 12 miles off, Honesdale another 12 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Clarks Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Survey and observation records for Sullivan County include brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Clarks Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 23°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about late December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Time your trip to Clarks Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Luxton Lake, 0.7 miles away. The position on Clarks Pond is worth confirming on the day.