Jacox Pond Fishing Guide, Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  Out in Putnam County, New York, sits Jacox Pond. The water sits 417 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Cold Spring sits 2.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. North Stamford is the closest city, 29 miles away. Close by you have: Barrett Pond at 1.4 miles, Laths Pond after 1.6 miles, Cat Pond at 1.7 miles, Lake Surprise after 1.8 miles and Dales Pond at 1.8 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Jacox Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Putnam County: brown trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Jacox Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 26°F for January. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Jacox Pond fishes to that pattern most years. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Barrett Pond at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Jacox Pond carry more weight than any list.