Laths Pond Fishing near Cold Spring, New York

• Overview

  Set in Putnam County, New York, this is Laths Pond. The coast is 7.8 miles away. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Putnam County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Cold Spring, is 1.6 miles distant. North Stamford is the closest city, 28 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Laths Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Putnam County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Laths Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 26°F in January up to 72°F in July. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Laths Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is not close: 0.9 miles from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Cat Pond is 0.2 miles distant. Check the position at Laths Pond before loading the car.