Spring Lake Fishing Guide, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  Spring Lake sits in Westchester County, out in New York. The bank is 174 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Westchester County standards. The nearest place of any size is White Plains, 1 mile away. Then Purchase, 1.6 miles, and Fairview, 2.9 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish Spring Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 29°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Spring Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Silver Lake, 0.9 miles out. Confirm before you fish Spring Lake.