Lake · Calverton, Suffolk, New York
Forge Pond (Peconic River)
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.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
52°F
Feels like
48°F
Wind
5 mph NE
Wind gust
23 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
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 10 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 6 AM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 17 mph
Wed 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Wed 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 49°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 34 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 48°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 35 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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).
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
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Calverton, Suffolk, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
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