Fishing at Shaver Pond, Columbia County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Shaver Pond belongs to Columbia County. The ground around here is pine and birch. 9.8 miles away sits Sheffield, the nearest town. After that come Berkshire Heights at 10 miles and Philmont at 11 miles. Nearby alternatives: Robinson Pond 0.5 miles, 1.5 miles out stands Goose Pond, Snyder Pond 1.9 miles, 2.7 miles out stands Upper Rhoda Pond and Miller Pond 3 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Shaver Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Columbia County list common carp, brown trout, goldfish, rudd and striped bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Shaver Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 70°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Shaver Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Mapping shows a jetty some 130 yards off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Robinson Pond, 0.5 miles out. Check the position on Shaver Pond before loading the car.