Nanticoke 7a
Nanticoke 7a is a small water body located about two miles north of the Village of Maine, Broome County. Nanticoke 7a is one of 20 Broome County PL-566 flood control reservoirs that were created to reduce the potential for property damage caused by stream flooding.
Physical Features
Elevation: 1,100 feet
Area: 11 acres
Maximum Depth: 20 feet
Public Access Sites
Broome County Flood Control Pond. Access off Baily Hollow Road. No boating, swimming or ice fishing allowed on the flood control ponds.
Printable maps showing Flood Control Ponds with public access (1.6 MB, PDF)
General Fishing Information
Main gamefish found in the pond are rainbow trout. Pumpkinseed sunfish and brown bullhead can also be caught in the pond. Fishing with worms, minnows, artificial natural baits (like Gulp or PowerBait) or corn suspended under a bobber usually works well for the trout.
Fisheries Management
Nanticoke 7a is stocked annually with approximately 570 one year-old rainbow trout (8-9"). Special regulations exist for trout in Broome County, so please review the Special Regulations by County section of your Freshwater Fishing Guide.
