Upper Cranberry Pond Fishing Guide, Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  Upper Cranberry Pond sits in Putnam County, out in New York. The surface lies 545 feet up. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Putnam County. Lake Mohegan lies 3.1 miles from the water. Beyond it, Shrub Oak at 3.6 miles and Highland Falls at 4.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Upper Cranberry Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Putnam County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Upper Cranberry Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Upper Cranberry Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lake Peekskill at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Upper Cranberry Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.