Fishing Brooks Lake in Richmond County, New York

• Overview

  Brooks Lake lies within the bounds of Richmond County, New York. Height above sea level is 115 feet. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Ground here is low by New York standards. The closest town, Westerleigh, is 0.6 miles away. Port Richmond is 1.1 miles and Grymes Hill 1.5 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Brooks Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Richmond County cover brown trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Brooks Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 31°F in January up to 75°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Brooks Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Martling Lake, 0.2 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Brooks Lake.