Lake · Calverton, Suffolk, New York

Forge Pond (Peconic River)

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Location Snapshot

Forge Pond on the Peconic River at Calverton is a Long Island warmwater impoundment with shallow structure, vegetation, and accessible shoreline habitat. Largemouth bass and chain pickerel are the principal supported targets.

Current Lake Rating

Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.

Fair

This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.

Estimated Conditions

Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.

Rating confidence: Low

Should I Go?

Consider

Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.

Recommendation confidence: Low

Why

  • Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
  • StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
  • Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.

Current Readings

Live monitoring not available.

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Weather Near Lake

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

46°F

Feels like

41°F

Wind

7 mph N

Wind gust

23 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this lake

Last 6 hours

0.00 in

Last 24 hours

0.00 in

Last 48 hours

0.00 in

Little recent rainfall near this lake.

Next 24 Hours

  • Tue 8 AM

    Clear

    Temp 48°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Tue 12 PM

    Clear

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 15 mph

  • Tue 4 PM

    Clear

    Temp 64°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 14 mph

  • Tue 8 PM

    Clear

    Temp 55°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 10 mph

  • Wed 12 AM

    Clear

    Temp 51°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Wed 4 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 12 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Mostly clear

    High 65°F / Low 44°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 32 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 54°F / Low 48°F

    Chance 6%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 35 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Overcast

    High 63°F / Low 49°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 32 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Overcast

    High 56°F / Low 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 30 mph

Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.

Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.

Weather data: Open-Meteo

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Forge Pond (Peconic River).

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Fishery overview

Chain pickerel and largemouth bass are primary and established in Forge Pond (Peconic River) at Calverton. It covers 120 acres and reaches 6 feet.

Target species

  • Chain Pickerel

    Esox niger

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

  • Largemouth Bass

    Micropterus nigricans

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Calverton, Suffolk, New York

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Lake Details

Town

Calverton

County

Suffolk

Management Category

Warmwater pond

Regulation Scope

Forge Pond, Calverton / Peconic River.

Regulation Summary

NYSDEC Region 1 inland pond/lake regulations apply. Confirm current Long Island seasons and limits.

Surface Area

120 acres

Maximum Depth

6 ft

Target Species

Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel

Public Access

Public

Boat Launch

Available

Shore Fishing

Available