Converse Lake Fishing Guide, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  Converse Lake stands in Westchester County, New York. The setting is rolling hill. Around 100 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 2.8 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. On our Westchester County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, North Castle, is 1.7 miles distant. The big place round here is North Stamford, 5.6 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Converse Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name common carp, striped bass and bluegill. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Converse Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 73°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Converse Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Wilshire Pond is 1.1 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Converse Lake.