Swartwont Lake Fishing in Rockland County, New York

• Overview

  Swartwont Lake stands in Rockland County, New York. Mixed woodland runs right down to the water. Around 40 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 0.9 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our New York listings. Supplies mean a trip to Congers, 0.7 miles off. For a city, Yonkers is 16 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Swartwont Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Rockland County include common carp, striped bass, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Swartwont Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 29°F on the long-run figures. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Swartwont Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Congers Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Swartwont Lake before loading the car.