Lake Skannatati Fishing Guide, Orange County, New York

• Overview

  Lake Skannatati is listed under Orange County, New York. The shore lies 6.6 miles out. Around 38 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The closest town, Thiells, is 5 miles away. After that come Harriman at 5.1 miles and Mount Ivy at 5.2 miles. Within easy reach: Lake Askoti lies 0.4 miles on, Spring Pond at 0.6 miles, Lake Kanawauke lies 0.9 miles on, Little Long Pond at 1.3 miles and Lake Welch lies 1.7 miles on. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Skannatati

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Orange County: common carp, brook trout and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Lake Skannatati before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Lake Skannatati the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lake Askoti, 0.4 miles away. Signs at Lake Skannatati carry more weight than any list.