Roe Pond Fishing Guide, Orange County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Roe Pond falls inside Orange County. The sea is 4 miles distant. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Orange County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Highland Falls, 0.3 miles away. North Stamford sits 27 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Roe Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Orange County include common carp, brook trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Roe Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 27°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Roe Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Pells Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Roe Pond are worth checking on the day.