Fishing at Playland Lake, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  Westchester County, New York, is where Playland Lake sits. Around the bank it is farm and woodlot. It measures about 84 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. On our Westchester County list it sits near the top for size. Rye sits 1 mile from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Port Chester at 2.2 miles and Harrison at 2.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Playland Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Time trips to the tide table rather than the clock here. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Westchester County include common carp, striped bass and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The near bank of Playland Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 74°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Playland Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Kirby Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Playland Lake in what we hold.