Fort Pond
Fort Pond contains both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, though the habitat favors the Smallmouth. Anglers seeking bass in Fort Pond should come equipped with an assortment of diving crankbaits, jigs, and spinnerbaits. In selecting lure colors, remember that the dominant bait fish are the silvery juvenile white perch and the yellow and olive juvenile yellow perch. Focus effort on points, drop-offs, and submerged boulders. Fort Pond averages 8.5 feet in depth with a maximum depth of 27 feet. Unlike most of Long Island's bass waters, it contains only scattered vegetation. The bottom is sandy with are areas of cobble and scattered boulders.
Fort Pond contains both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, though the habitat favors the Smallmouth. Anglers seeking bass in Fort Pond should come equipped with an assortment of diving crankbaits, jigs, and spinnerbaits. In selecting lure colors, remember that the dominant bait fish are the silvery juvenile white perch and the yellow and olive juvenile yellow perch. Focus effort on points, drop-offs, and submerged boulders. Fort Pond averages 8.5 feet in depth with a maximum depth of 27 feet. Unlike most of Long Island's bass waters, it contains only scattered vegetation. The bottom is sandy with are areas of cobble and scattered boulders.
Where is Fort Pond?
How to Get There
Take Route 27 east to downtown Montauk. Fort Pond is found in the center of town.
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