Glenwood Lake near Pelham: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Glenwood Lake lies in Westchester County, in New York. It sits at 108 feet above sea level. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Westchester County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Pelham, 0.7 miles away. It is 5 miles to Yonkers, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Glenwood Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Westchester County: common carp, striped bass, bluegill and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Glenwood Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 30°F in January to roughly 75°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Glenwood Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. Glenwood Lake Park 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. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Pelham Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Glenwood Lake before loading the car.