Georgica Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Georgica Pond stands in Suffolk County, New York. The setting is open valley. This is sizeable water at about 291 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Suffolk County. East Hampton sits 2.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. East Hampton North lies 3.1 miles off, Bridgehampton another 3.7 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Georgica Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Suffolk County cover alewife, blueback herring, pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Georgica Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 30°F to 72°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Georgica Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A made slipway is 0.9 miles from here, which settles the boat question. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lily Pond at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Georgica Pond for certain.