White Pond is a great location to fish from shore or a small boat. Shore fisherman have multiple places to fish along the bank.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 830 feet
Area: 140 acres
Shoreline Length: 2.2 miles
Max Depth: 12 feet
Mean Depth: 8 feet
County and Town: Putnam County, Town of Kent
Access:
DEC Universal access site is located off of Route 301 on Farmers Mill Rd (County Route 42) to White Pond Road. Gravel launch with parking for 10 cars and trailers. Electric motors only. White Pond is part of White Pond Multiple Use Area.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Putnam County page.
Accessible Features
From the White Pond Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the:
- Fishing/viewing platform
The fishing pier is 230 feet from the parking area.
Visit the DEC Accessible Recreation Destinations web page for additional accessible recreation opportunities.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead and Sunfish
Fishing:
Anglers report having success catching largemouth bass using senko style baits and topwater frogs. Panfish are abundant and can be taken on a small minnow or nightcrawler. White Pond is also a popular ice fishing location which can provide a great way to spend time with friends and family.
