Pea Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Westchester County, New York, this is Pea Pond. The surface lies 449 feet up. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Nearest town is Bedford, 2.1 miles off. The big place round here is North Stamford, 7.5 miles distant. Neighbouring water: Cross River Reservoir some 1.9 miles off, Twin Lakes just 2.9 miles, Gilmore Pond some 2.9 miles off, Blue Heron Lake just 3 miles and Mallard Lake some 3.6 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Pea Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Westchester County names common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Pea Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 72°F; the cold one sits at 27°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Pea Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Cross River Reservoir at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Pea Pond locally before you travel.