Dosoris Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Nassau County in New York is where Dosoris Pond sits. What surrounds it is mixed woodland. Surface area is around 103 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The full circuit measures close to 2.5 miles on foot. Size puts it in the front rank of our Nassau County list. The closest town, Lattingtown, is 1.4 miles distant. It is 12 miles to Stamford, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Dosoris Pond

  This is salt or soda water, not a conventional fishery: do not expect the usual freshwater species here. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. Check the nearby waters on this page for the realistic fishing options in the area. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. On Dosoris Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 74°F and January at 31°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Dosoris Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Records flag the water as saline. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. West Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Dosoris Pond may have changed since it was mapped.