New Millpond Fishing near Hauppauge, New York

• Overview

  New Millpond belongs to Suffolk County, New York. It lies 49 feet above sea level. It measures about 105 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.8 miles keeps the choices simple. Few waters listed in Suffolk County are bigger. For a base, Hauppauge sits 1.4 miles out. For a city, Stamford is 22 miles off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on New Millpond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Suffolk County names alewife, blueback herring, pumpkinseed and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On New Millpond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 31°F to 73°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to New Millpond. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. There are picnic tables half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. The water borders Forestwood Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Vail Pond is 0.7 miles off. Ask locally about New Millpond if anything is unclear.