Ridder Pond Fishing near Manhasset Hills, New York

• Overview

  Ridder Pond is a Nassau County water, in New York. It sits 3.8 miles in from the sea. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Most waters listed here for Nassau County are larger. Manhasset Hills sits 0.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Jamaica, 8.1 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Ridder Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Nassau County include common carp, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, bluegill and goldfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Ridder Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 74°F; the cold one sits at 31°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Ridder Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public data has parking about 80 yards from the shore. Anglers are recorded at Brian's Bait & Tackle, roughly half a mile off. There are toilets half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lake Success is 1.5 miles distant. The position on Ridder Pond is worth confirming on the day.