Pine Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Pine Pond in Putnam County, New York. The shore lies 16 miles out. Around 78 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.5 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. 1.9 miles away sits Lake Carmel, the nearest town. After that come Carmel at 2.9 miles and Carmel Hamlet at 3.7 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Pine Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Pine Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 25°F in January up to 71°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Pine Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Indian Brook Pond, 0.4 miles out. Nothing on Pine Pond should be assumed from this page alone.