Seven Hills Lake Fishing Guide, Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Seven Hills Lake in Putnam County, New York. Height above sea level is 656 feet. With some 55 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Shoreline comes to about 1.4 miles, small enough to learn in a day. The nearest town is Lake Carmel, 4.3 miles away. Beyond it, Carmel at 5.2 miles and Carmel Hamlet at 5.9 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Seven Hills Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Seven Hills Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Seven Hills Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Boyd Corners North Unit takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lake Nimham, 1 mile away. Check the position at Seven Hills Lake before loading the car.