Forge Pond is part of the Peconic River system.
Physical Features:
Area: 120 acres
Maximum depth: 6 feet
County and Town: Suffolk County, Town of Riverhead, Hamlet of Calverton
Access:
From the South River Road parking area in Calverton, a half mile east of Nugent Drive/Route 24. The trailered boat launch is a hard surface ramp with a boarding pier. The hand boat launch has a boarding dock and kayak slide.
Accessible Features
From the South River Road Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the:
- Trailered boat launch with dock; and
- Hand boat launch with dock and kayak slide
Visit the DEC Accessible Recreation Destinations web page for additional accessible recreation opportunities.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Carp, Brown Bullhead
Fishing:
Forge Pond is one of Long Island's premier fishing spots for largemouth bass. For the last decade, the average catch rate for Angler Diary Cooperators has been about one bass for every two hours of fishing effort.
From the access site anglers can either steer downstream to fish the main pond or upstream to fish the river. The numerous small coves, overhanging trees, and lily pad beds are prime cover for big bass and monster chain pickerel. A small boat is extremely helpful in reaching these features. Six to eight pound bass are reported from the river every year. Forge Pond also offers excellent fishing for sunfish. Crappies and yellow perch are also present, but in lower numbers.
Regulations:
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply
Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch:
Visit NYS Department of Health website for health advice on eating fish you catch.
