Golden Pond

Tucked away in Crocheron Park in Queens, Golden Pond is one of the lesser known bodies of water in NYC. Compared to nearby Oakland Lake it is small but it is a pond that can pack a big wallop. While the western half of the lake is shallow, muddy, and full of carp; the southeastern end of the lake is home to some surprisingly large largemouth bass and crappies. A low amount of aquatic vegetation in spring contributes positively to the angling experience as there is less chance of having your tackle caught in the weeds.