Ogden Pond near Westhampton Beach: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In New York, Ogden Pond belongs to Suffolk County. What surrounds it is open valley. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. For supplies, Westhampton Beach is 0.9 miles out. East Quogue is 2.3 miles and Westhampton 3.5 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ogden Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Suffolk County: alewife, blueback herring, pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. On Ogden Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 73°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Ogden Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Old Ice Pond at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Ogden Pond locally before you travel.