Wolfe's Pond, on the south shore of Staten Island, is a quiet fishing spot near Raritan Bay. The pond was temporarily saline after Hurricane Irene breached a berm separating the pond and Raritan Bay but, thanks to a NYC Parks construction project, Wolfe's Pond is back to offering a unique freshwater fishing experience.
Physical Features
Area: 16 acres
Access
Fishing access at Wolfe's Pond is most prevalent along the south-western shoreline, parallel to Holton Avenue. Those wishing to fish the eastern shoreline can access fishing areas by parking in Wolfe's Pond Park parking lot and walking west towards the pond.
Fish Species
Largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, white perch, gizzard shad, brown bullhead, and golden shiner.
Fishing Information
Anglers targeting largemouth bass in Wolfe's Pond should consider using lures that resemble gizzard shad, the most abundant prey species found here. Spooks, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, swimbaits, and lipless crankbaits imitate wounded or fleeing shad and therefore are great lure choices for triggering a reaction bite. In the summer, try throwing a Texas or wacky rigged plastic worm near shade lines or fish during the low light hours of dawn and dusk.
Regulations
Special regulations apply. See Special Fishing Regulations for NYC.
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation rules require the use of non-lead weights and barbless hooks.
Fishery Highlights and Reports
A fall 2021 boat electrofishing survey of Wolfe's Pond captured panfish and gizzard shad in large numbers. Twenty-four largemouth bass were also captured during this survey. Common carp and American eels were observed but not captured. Full findings can be found in the Wolfe's Pond Technical Brief (PDF).
Waterbody | 8" and over | 12" and over | 15" and over | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
100th Street Pool | 50 | 37 | 0 | 2022 |
Baisley Pond | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2021 |
Central Park Lake | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2019 |
Harlem Meer | 102 | 78 | 37 | 2021 |
Kissena Lake | 55 | 20 | 4 | 2022 |
Oakland Lake | 55 | 20 | 2 | 2021 |
Prospect Park Lake | 51 | 19 | 1 | 2021 |
Van Cortlandt Lake | 41 | 15 | 0 | 2021 |
Willowbrook Lake | 17 | 17 | 8 | 2020 |
Wolfe's Pond | 31 | 9 | 0 | 2021 |