Van Cortlandt Lake Near Kings Bridge: Fishing Spots, Map, and Regulations

Kings Bridge, New York, US

Van Cortlandt Lake, formed in 1699 after the Tibbetts Brook was dammed, now is known as the largest freshwater lake in the City. On the shoreline there are both flat grassy areas, which are easy to fish from, and more testing areas, which can be hard to reach.

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Van Cortlandt Lake weather conditions

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Weather forecast, as of 02:44

3°C

Light rain overnight

Max / Min14°/3°

Wind2 m/s

Humidity61 %

Pressure1021 hPa

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Fishing forecast for Van Cortlandt Lake, New York

Today, March 14

76%

SCORE

The bites are excellentnow

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Factors influencing fish activity

Positive factors

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Stable atmospheric pressure is comfortable for fish
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Cloudy weather has a favorable impact on biting activity
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Light winds have a very favorable effect on biting activity
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Stable wind direction

Negative factors

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An unfavorable moon phase for catching fish

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Fish species to catch in the Van Cortlandt Lake, New York, United States (8)

💡 Fishing Tips & Tricks on Van Cortlandt Lake

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There are some steeper-sloped wooded areas, that may be hard to reach, at Van Cortlandt Lake, but you can catch a decent-sized fish there.
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Pheasant Tail Flashback Nymph #16 works good at Van Cortlandt Lake.
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Be aware, that you can catch and release only at Van Cortlandt Lake.