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Crest View Lake

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New York, United States

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Chain pickerel

22 in · 2 lb

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Chain pickerel

26 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

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General info

Crest View Lake is a lake located in Orange County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel and Black crappie.

Location

41°29′41.5″N 74°07′40.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Crest View Lake, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

New Windsor

1.7 miles away

Orange Lake

3.2 miles away

Maybrook

4.4 miles away

Salisbury Mills

4.5 miles away

Vails Gate

4.6 miles away

Washingtonville

4.8 miles away

Montgomery

5.2 miles away

Newburgh

5.3 miles away

Balmville

5.9 miles away

Firthcliffe

6.1 miles away

Cornwall

6.5 miles away

Cornwall-on-Hudson

7.1 miles away

Blooming Grove

7.5 miles away

Mountain Lodge Park

7.5 miles away

Beacon

8.4 miles away

Cold Spring

10.4 miles away

Nelsonville

10.4 miles away

Fishkill

10.5 miles away

Palm Tree

10.8 miles away

West Point

10.8 miles away

Kiryas Joel

10.8 miles away

Highlands

11.2 miles away

Woodbury

11.6 miles away

Highland Falls

12.2 miles away

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FAQ about Crest View Lake fishing

📍 Where is Crest View Lake located?
Crest View Lake is a lake located in Orange County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°29′41.5″N 74°07′40.4″W
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🎣 Where on Crest View Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Crest View Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Crest View Lake?
The most common species in Crest View Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Crest View Lake fishing reports?
The latest Crest View Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Crest View Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Crest View Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Rainbow trout, Northern pike, Striped bass, Brown trout, and Walleye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Crest View Lake?

Fishing in New York requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, daily, and lifetime licenses, available online or at licensed agents statewide.

In New York, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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