Indian Field Pond Fishing Guide, Sullivan County, New York

• Overview

  Indian Field Pond falls in Sullivan County, part of New York. This is rolling bush ground. Roughly 86 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. With about 1.8 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sullivan County list. Monticello sits 10 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Barryville follows at 12 miles, then Liberty at 13 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Indian Field Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Sullivan County names brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Indian Field Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 68°F and January near 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Indian Field Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. 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. If the gate is shut, Lake Superior at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Indian Field Pond are worth checking on the day.