Hemingways Lake, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In New York, Hemingways Lake falls inside Westchester County. Tidal water begins 2.8 miles from here. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Hawthorne lies 1.7 miles from the water. Sleepy Hollow is 1.9 miles away, with Tarrytown at 2.3 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hemingways Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Westchester County: common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Hemingways Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in January and 73°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. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hemingways Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. The water borders Rockefeller State Park Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Ailes Lake at 0.1 miles is the nearest alternative. For Hemingways Lake in particular, ask before you travel.