Upper Twin Pond, Wantagh
Fishing Information
Upper Twin Pond is the second most fished water in Nassau County. It gets a barrage of anglers during the spring and fall due to the trout stockings.
The early spring also features a good black crappie fishery, giving anglers a bonus fishery. The later spring through early fall is time to catch largemouth bass and sunfish.
Largemouth bass are plentiful in the lake; however, they tend to be on the smaller side (less than 12 inches). The sunfish are plentiful with many fish larger than six inches. Carp are not plentiful, but the carp that are there can grow to large sizes (greater than 10-15 pounds).
Like Lower Twin Pond, just to the south, be prepared to fish around the weeds through the summer months.
Physical Features:
Area: 20 acres
Maximum depth: 17 feet
Species Present (naturally reproducing):
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Black Crappie
Carp
Brown Bullhead
American Eel
Species Present (stocked):
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Fish are stocked in the spring and fall. Nassau County stocking information
Special Regulations:
For a complete listing of Nassau County Special Regulations
General State Freshwater Fishing Regulations
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Public Access:
Access is through a Town of Hempstead Preserve.
Directions: Upper Twin Pond is located just west of the Wantagh State Parkway and north of Lower Twin Pond. Take the Wantagh State Parkway south to Exit W5 (Sunrise Highway) west. At the first traffic light make a right onto Old Mill Road. Go past one stop sign and make a right onto Park Avenue. Park on the south side of the road. Upper Twin Pond is north of Park Avenue.
Restrictions: Boats are prohibited, but shoreline access is available. Preserve closed from dusk to dawn.
Health Advisories: American eel. Eat no more than one meal per month.
