Lake Kanawauke Fishing in Orange County, New York

• Overview

  Lake Kanawauke stands in Orange County, New York. The water sits 853 feet up. With some 141 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With 3.8 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. On our Orange County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest place of any size is Mount Ivy, 5.3 miles away. Thiells is 5.3 miles and Wesley Hills 5.5 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kanawauke

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Orange County include common carp, brook trout and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lake Kanawauke the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Lake Kanawauke rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Lake Kanawauke Parking Area offers parking about half a mile from the water. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Spring Pond at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lake Kanawauke locally before you travel.