Randall Pond is a small pond located on the DEC property at Ridge Conservation Area.
Physical Features:
Area: 4 acres
Maximum depth: 8 feet (at normal groundwater levels)
County and Town: Suffolk County, Town of Ridge
Access:
Access via small dirt paths off Randall Road. An educational nature trail is west of the pond. It provides access to three fishing piers on the pond.
Directions: From William Floyd Parkway exit to Route 25 (Middle Country Rd.) and travel west to Randall Road. Make a right and then make a left at the third driveway into the DEC parking lot.
Restrictions: Hand launched boats are allowed; shoreline access is available.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Suffolk County page.
Accessible Features
From the Randall Pond West and East Parking Areas, wheelchair accessible features include the:
- Two fishing platforms; and
- Viewing platform
The viewing platform is 500 feet from the West parking lot. One fishing pier is at the East parking lot, and the other is 300 feet from the East parking lot.
Visit the DEC Accessible Recreation Destinations web page for additional accessible recreation opportunities.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead.
Fishing:
Randall Pond currently has a severely low water level due to the drought conditions from 2016 to 2018, which resulted in very low ground water levels. As a result, the pond is no longer stocked with trout. Region 1 fisheries staff are continuing to monitor the water level of the pond and will re-evaluate stocking policies when the water reaches a suitable level.
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.
