Fishing at Little Lake, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  Westchester County in New York is where Little Lake sits. Country round the bank runs to mixed woodland. The water measures roughly 2 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Westchester County list holds plenty of bigger water. Croton-on-Hudson sits 1.7 miles from the bank. Further out sit Ossining (2.5 miles) and Crugers (4 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Westchester County cover common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Little Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Little Lake around it. Wind direction changes which bank is worth fishing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Indian Brook Reservoir is 0.4 miles off. Check the position at Little Lake before loading the car.