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Van Cortlandt Lake, NY
Lake in Bronx County, New York. Largest freshwater lake in the Bronx. Stocked by DEC with trout in spring. Warmwater species year-round. Great beginner spot with easy access.
Overall bite score
Scored 2 min ago · recomputed every 30 minutes
Each instrument reads 0 to 100. The score is their weighted blend, tuned for lakes and reservoirs. No black box: every reading names its source.
What swims here
5 tracked species in Van Cortlandt Lake, with the months each fishes best.
Water facts
Easy access from Van Cortlandt Park. Near 1 train (242nd St). Parking available. Shore fishing only.
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