Located in a small suburban park in the Town of North Hempstead, Ridders Pond has a stone bulkhead and is surrounded by a manicured lawn, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 110 feet
Area: 1 acre
Shoreline Length: 0.12 miles
Maximum depth: 3 feet
Town: North Hempstead
Access:
Town of North Hempstead
Directions: Take either the Long Island Expressway or the Northern State Parkway to New Hyde Park Road. Go south on New Hyde Park Road to Marcus Avenue and make a left. Make the next left onto Meadow Farm Road and park in the designated parking.
Restrictions: Boats are prohibited. However, the entire shoreline is accessible.
Fish Species:
Pumpkinseed, Carp, Brown Bullhead, Goldfish
Fishing:
The primary fish in Ridders Pond are carp and goldfish which can reach 18 inches in length. There are a few brown bullheads that can reach 10 inches. Any sunfish present are small, less than four inches in length. It is a good pond for the neighborhood kids to enjoy a little fishing.
Regulations:
Special Fishing Regulations Apply
Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch:
Visit NYS Department of Health website for health advice on eating fish you catch.
