Fishing at Blendale Lake, Orange County, New York

• Overview

  Orange County, New York, is where Blendale Lake sits. What surrounds it is rolling hill. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Orange County list. Nearest place of any size is Harriman, 1.4 miles away. The nearest city of size is Paterson, 26 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Blendale Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Orange County names common carp, brook trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Blendale Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 25°F in January. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Blendale Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Shadowmere Lake at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Blendale Lake are worth checking on the day.