Cameron Lake, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cameron Lake falls in Richmond County, part of New York. It lies 102 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ground here is low by New York standards. Arrochar sits 0.4 miles from the bank. For a city, Staten Island is 4.3 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Cameron Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Richmond County list brown trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Cameron Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 76°F and January near 31°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Cameron Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Eibs Pond Park runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Grasmere Lake is 0.3 miles distant. Nothing on Cameron Lake should be assumed from this page alone.