Kinderogen Lake Fishing Guide, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Kinderogen Lake belongs to Westchester County. Tidal water begins 3.5 miles from here. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Westchester County. Briarcliff Manor lies 1.2 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is North Stamford, 14 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Kinderogen Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Westchester County include common carp, striped bass, bluegill and brown trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Kinderogen Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 28°F to 73°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Kinderogen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Hardscrabble Wilderness Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Hardscrabble Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Kinderogen Lake as something to verify.