Fishing at The Pond, New York County, New York

• Overview

  Out in New York County, New York, sits The Pond. Salt water lies 1.1 miles off. It lies lower than most water we list in New York. Hell's Kitchen is the closest place, 0.9 miles off. Further out sit Times Square (0.9 miles) and Manhattan (1.3 miles). Neighbouring water: Spot 4 at about 0.7 miles, Turtle Pond near enough 1 mile, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir at about 1.5 miles, The Pool near enough 2.1 miles and Harlem Meer at about 2.4 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on The Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across New York County include bluegill, pumpkinseed, common carp, black crappie and goldfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On The Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 76°F, while January sits near 31°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on The Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. Centerpark West 58th Parking Garage gives parking half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Spot 4 at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to The Pond locally before you travel.