Upper Pound Swamp, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Rockland County in New York is where Upper Pound Swamp sits. It sits in rolling hill country. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Start from Thiells, 2.7 miles down the road. Stony Point is 3.4 miles away, with Mount Ivy at 3.7 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Upper Pound Swamp

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Rockland County include common carp, striped bass, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Upper Pound Swamp should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 27°F in January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Upper Pound Swamp to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Mapping shows a campsite some 0.9 miles from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Lake Welch at 1.5 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Upper Pound Swamp is worth confirming on the day.