Lake Katrine, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Katrine lies in Ulster County, in New York. The water sits 203 feet up. Around 28 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It lies lower than most water we list in New York. Nearest place of any size is Lake Katrine, 0.7 miles away. Lincoln Park follows at 3 miles, then Glasco at 3.9 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Katrine

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Ulster County names common carp, brown trout, brook trout and goldfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Lake Katrine for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 25°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice-out usually falls in late March, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On Lake Katrine the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Kingston Reservoir Number Four, 5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Lake Katrine is worth confirming on the day.