Quarry Lakes, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Quarry Lakes sits in Westchester County, out in New York. Elevation runs to 459 feet. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Westchester County. Valhalla at 1.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. White Plains follows at 2.5 miles, then Purchase at 2.9 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Quarry Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Survey and observation records for Westchester County include common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Quarry Lakes that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 29°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Quarry Lakes runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Cranberry Lakes, 0.4 miles out. For Quarry Lakes in particular, ask before you travel.