Forest Road Lake Fishing in Orange County, New York

• Overview

  Set in Orange County, Forest Road Lake is a New York water. Height above sea level is 620 feet. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Orange County are larger. Nearest town is Kiryas Joel, 0.4 miles off. Beyond it, Monroe at 0.9 miles and Highland Mills at 2.4 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Forest Road Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Orange County include common carp, brook trout and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Forest Road Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 26°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Forest Road Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Coronet Lake, 0.8 miles away. The position on Forest Road Lake is worth confirming on the day.