Forge Pond (Peconic River) Boat Launch

Forge Pond (Peconic River) Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Forge Pond (Peconic River) in Suffolk County, New York.

It is owned and managed by DEC.

Forge Pond (Peconic River) Boat Launch is a trailer boat launch.

The site is managed by DEC.

Forge Pond (Peconic River) is open to public fishing, boating and paddling across from the Great Lakes to the Adirondacks. Anglers here target smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, trout and panfish.

The Great Lakes, Finger Lakes and rivers hold trout, salmon and steelhead.

As moving water, it fishes by current — target seams, eddies, holes, bends and woody cover rather than open flats.

Forge Pond (Peconic River) Boat Launch is a public access point to Forge Pond (Peconic River) for trailered boats, kayaks and canoes.

This launch sits on Forge Pond (Peconic River); look for other public access points, marinas and shoreline fishing spots along the same water, and check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the full list of access sites nearby.

River current, woody snags, shifting sandbars and changing water levels are the main hazards. Respect the current, scout unfamiliar stretches, give way to any commercial traffic, and never anchor from the stern in a strong flow.

Carry U.S. Coast Guard–required safety gear, wear your life jacket, file a float plan for longer trips, and remember that spring and fall water is cold enough to cause hypothermia quickly.

A New York fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. Follow the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's seasons, size and creel limits, which vary by water and species.

Clean, Drain and Dry: remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain every compartment, and never move live fish or bait between waters — this is how invasive species like zebra mussels and invasive carp spread.

Observe posted launch rules, no-wake and idle zones near the ramp, and any local watercraft controls.

Stage your gear before backing down to keep the lanes moving, especially on busy mornings. Check the ramp depth for your boat's draft, and rig the trailer lights to handle a dunk.

Arrive early on summer weekends for parking, and have a plan for wind direction before you launch on open water.