Fishing at Turtle Pond, New York County, New York

• Overview

  Set in New York County, Turtle Pond is a New York water. The ground around here is rolling hill. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by New York County standards. The nearest town is Manhattan, 0.2 miles away. Upper West Side is 0.6 miles away, with Manhattan Valley at 1 mile. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Turtle Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across New York County include bluegill, pumpkinseed, common carp, black crappie and goldfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Turtle Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 76°F for July and 31°F for January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Turtle Pond. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Boats go in at Bow Bridge Boat Landing, roughly half a mile from the water. Parking is close: a car park sits 140 yards from the bank. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. Toilets are 100 yards away, which matters on a long session. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Spot 4 at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Turtle Pond in what we hold.