Lake Alice Fishing in Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  Lake Alice falls in Putnam County, part of New York. The coast is 2.3 miles away. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Putnam County standards. For a base, Highland Falls sits 2.5 miles out. Further out sit Fort Montgomery (2.9 miles) and West Point (3.6 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Alice

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Putnam County records list brown trout, bluegill and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Work Lake Alice in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 27°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Alice. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Spy Pond at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lake Alice are worth checking on the day.