Lake Antrim Fishing in Rockland County, New York

• Overview

  This water sits in Rockland County, New York. The bank is 295 feet above sea level. It covers about 14 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Ground here is low by New York standards. Suffern is the closest place, 0.6 miles off. It is 14 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Antrim

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Rockland County include common carp, striped bass, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Lake Antrim fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Lake Antrim to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Winters Pond, 2.1 miles away. Check the position on Lake Antrim before loading the car.