Lake Skemonto near Sloatsburg: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Lake Skemonto in Orange County, New York. What surrounds it is open valley. It measures about 41 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 1.0 miles, and most of it is walkable. Sloatsburg sits 4.8 miles from the bank. Wesley Hills lies 5.3 miles off, Montebello another 5.5 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Skemonto

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Orange County, recorded fish include common carp, brook trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed and brown trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Lake Skemonto in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 26°F for January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Skemonto. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There is a campsite 0.9 miles from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lake Sebago sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Lake Skemonto.