Fergusons Lake Fishing near Hawthorne, New York

• Overview

  Fergusons Lake sits within Westchester County in New York. It lies 449 feet above sea level. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. On size it sits at the modest end of our Westchester County list. Hawthorne lies 1.7 miles from the water. It is 12 miles to Yonkers, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Fergusons Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fergusons Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 28°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Fergusons Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Rockefeller State Park Preserve takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Hemingways Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Fergusons Lake before loading the car.