Ohrback Lake near Grant City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Richmond County, Ohrback Lake is a New York water. This is farm and woodlot country. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our New York listings. Nearest place of any size is Grant City, 1.1 miles away. New Dorp is 1.1 miles and Willowbrook 1.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ohrback Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Richmond County include brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed and common carp. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Ohrback Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 75°F and January near 31°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Ohrback Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A platform or pier sits within 90 yards. Mapping marks a fishing place roughly half a mile off. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Todt Hill Woods covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Failing this one, try Stump Pond, 0.2 miles away. Check the position on Ohrback Lake before loading the car.