Ore Pit Pond
Physical Features:
Elevation: 680 feet
Area: 3 acres
Shoreline Length: 0.3 miles
Length: 0.15 miles
Max Depth: 48 feet
Mean Depth: 23 feet
Town: Copake
Aquatic Plant Life:
Rooted aquatic vegetation limited to shoreline.
Access:
Taconic State Park in Copake Falls.
Fish Species:
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Shiner, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Banded Killifish, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch
Fishing:
Stocked annually with approximately 300 rainbow trout 8-9" in length. The pond is a popular destination when visiting the park.
Ice Fishing:
Prohibited.
