Schofield Pond Fishing near Crown Point, New York

• Overview

  Schofield Pond sits in Essex County, out in New York. Elevation runs to 1,165 feet. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For supplies, Crown Point is 11 miles out. After that come Ticonderoga at 12 miles and Port Henry at 13 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Schofield Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. 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 Essex County include brown trout, brook trout and white sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Schofield Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 17°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Schofield Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Kumph Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Schofield Pond before loading the car.