Weed Mines Pond
Physical Features:
Elevation: 604 feet
Area: 3 acres
Shoreline Length: 0.4 miles
Length: 0.19 miles
Max Depth: 20 feet
Mean Depth: 10 feet
County & Town: Columbia County, Town of Copake
Aquatic Plant Life:
Rooted aquatic vegetation limited to shoreline.
Access:
Hiking trails on west shoreline. Trail head and parking lot located on Weed Mines Road. Pond is within Taconic State Park.
Fish Species:
Rainbow Trout, Golden Shiner, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass
Fishing:
Stocked with approximately 200-250 rainbow trout 8-9" in length.
Review the Weed Mines Pond Salmonid Netting Survey Report (PDF) for information on the fish species caught and how DEC manages the fisheries resource.
Ice Fishing:
Prohibited by Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
Regulations:
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply.
