Kumph Pond Fishing in Essex County, New York

• Overview

  The Essex County end of New York holds Kumph Pond. The setting is mixed forest. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Essex County. The nearest town is Crown Point, 8.9 miles away. Albany is the closest city, 88 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Kumph Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Essex County include brown trout, brook trout and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Kumph Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan around that when you fish Kumph Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Dudley Pond, 1.3 miles away. The position on Kumph Pond is worth confirming on the day.