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White Pond

Kent, New York — Putnam County.

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150Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 55506357).

Location & fast facts

Where White Pond is in New York

The red circle marks White Pond.

Fast facts

About White Pond

  • County: Putnam
  • Town: Kent
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 80 mi from Albany and 164 mi from Syracuse, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in New York

Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Crappie and Yellow perch
  • Camping. 5 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed and Water chestnut recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (NYSDEC)

Fish species listed by NYSDEC for this recommended fishing water: Largemouth bass, Sunfish, Yellow perch, Crappie, Chain pickerel, Walleye.

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds and Fish Stocking Lists (2011 on) on data.ny.gov, records for White Pond (Putnam County). NYSDEC page.

Lake map

White Pond shoreline, boat launches & beaches

White Pond DEC boat launch (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1White Pond DEC boat launch
    Boat launch · Kent

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 55506357), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near White Pond

We found 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of White Pond. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in New York

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.5014, -73.7232). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for White Pond. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at White Pond

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    White Pond DEC boat launchKentNYSDECTrailer - Unimproved · Yes ramp10 trailer—Boating41.4992, -73.7290

    NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near White Pond

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about White Pond

    How big is White Pond?

    White Pond covers about 150 acres in Kent, New York (Putnam County).

    What fish are in White Pond?

    NYSDEC fishing and stocking data lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Crappie, Yellow perch, Sunfish and Chain pickerel.

    Is there a public boat launch on White Pond?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: White Pond DEC boat launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near White Pond?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on White Pond?

    White Pond touches Kent in Putnam County, New York.

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