Money Pond in Suffolk County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Money Pond lies in Suffolk County, in New York. It sits in farm and woodlot. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is a small entry by Suffolk County standards. Start from Montauk, 5 miles down the road. The big place round here is Providence, 57 miles distant. Close neighbours run: Oyster Pond near enough 1.1 miles, Big Reed Pond at 2.1 miles, Little Reed Pond near enough 2.5 miles, Lake Montauk at 2.8 miles and Fort Pond near enough 4.8 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Money Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Money Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 31°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Money Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Oyster Pond, 1.1 miles away. Rules at Money Pond are worth checking on the day.