Great Patchogue Lake near Patchogue: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Great Patchogue Lake in Suffolk County, New York. It sits at 16 feet above sea level. It lies lower than most water we list in New York. Patchogue lies 0.5 miles from the water. It is 30 miles to Bridgeport, the nearest city. Within a short run: West Lake 0.6 miles away, Canaan Lake (1.2 miles), Swan Lake 1.5 miles away, Robinson Pond (2.1 miles) and Sans Souci Lakes 2.4 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Great Patchogue Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Suffolk County cover alewife, blueback herring, pumpkinseed and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Great Patchogue Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Great Patchogue Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, West Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position on Great Patchogue Lake before loading the car.