Effley Falls Pond Depth Map & Fishing Spots (NY)

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Effley Falls Pond: what the data says

294-acre pond near Croghan. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

Effley Falls Pond maps at 317 acres behind 7.2 miles of shoreline. An index of 2.9 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 53% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 1.8 mi long by 1.1 mi wide at the broadest reach. Soft Maple Reservoir sits 2 mi east — the closest neighbouring chart.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Effley Falls Pond

Spring smallmouth bass on Effley Falls Pond hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Main-lake point — point, 6 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (6 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (6 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (6 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Brown Bullhead fishing at Effley Falls Pond

Spring brown bullhead on Effley Falls Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 3 to 12 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 20 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 20 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run after dark and the evening.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	2 to 8 ft	dusk & night	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Summer	3 to 12 ft	night & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Fall	5 to 15 ft	dusk	Shallow feeding flat (5 ft)
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)

Rock Bass fishing at Effley Falls Pond

Spring puts rock bass in skinny water — 2 to 10 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 20 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for summer rock bass. Plan around the evening in the warm months. A ned rig (small) or a marabou jig covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 10 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (6 ft)	1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner
Summer	5 to 20 ft	dusk	Main-lake point (6 ft)	Ned rig (small), Marabou jig
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday	Main-lake point (6 ft)	Small tube jig, Inline spinner
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)	Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike

Notable structure

Effley Falls Pond carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 20 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 6 ft
Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 5 ft
Secondary point: point, around 4 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Effley Falls Pond fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New York waters are set by the New York DEC — and special regulations can apply to Effley Falls Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Effley Falls Pond?

Effley Falls Pond is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.

What fish are in Effley Falls Pond?

Anglers target smallmouth bass, brown bullhead, rock bass on Effley Falls Pond.

Where is the best fishing spot on Effley Falls Pond?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Effley Falls Pond?

For smallmouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Effley Falls Pond?

Fishing on Effley Falls Pond is regulated by the New York DEC. Check the official New York regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Soft Maple Reservoir 2 mi · Long Pond 5 mi · Francis Lake 6 mi · Stony Lake 10 mi · Round Lake 14 mi · Wolf Pond 16 mi · Brantingham Lake 16 mi · Bullhead Pond 16 mi · Streeter Lake 16 mi · Salmon Lake 16 mi · Lake Bonaparte 17 mi · Clear Lake 18 mi

See how Effley Falls Pond stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in New York · best rock bass lakes in New York · best brown bullhead lakes in New York

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