Harrison Pond Fishing in Orange County, New York

• Overview

  Set in Orange County, Harrison Pond is a New York water. The sea is 14 miles distant. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Orange County are larger. Newburgh at 1.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. New Windsor lies 1.9 miles off, Gardnertown another 2.8 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Harrison Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Orange County: common carp, brook trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Harrison Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Harrison Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Crystal Lake, 0.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Harrison Pond locally before you travel.