Lake Casse, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Putnam County, New York, you have Lake Casse. The surface lies 623 feet up. It measures about 36 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 0.9 miles, and most of it is walkable. The closest town, Mahopac, is 1.6 miles distant. It is 19 miles to North Stamford, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Casse

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Putnam County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Lake Casse to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Lake Casse.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Mud Pond, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Lake Casse.