Long Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Long Pond in Warren County, New York. The bank is 1,339 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 31 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The nearest town is Warrensburg, 14 miles away. Whitehall is 15 miles away, with Ticonderoga at 16 miles. Also worth knowing: Island Pond some 0.4 miles off, Bennett Pond at 1.2 miles, Round Pond some 1.4 miles off, Duck Pond at 1.6 miles and Lily Pond some 1.9 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Warren County include brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Long Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 17°F to 67°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near early December: that is the shape of an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Expect Long Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Island Pond, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Long Pond.