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Van Cortlandt Lake

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New York, United States

3.8·618 catches

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Van Cortlandt Lake fishing reports

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Common carp

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General info

Van Cortlandt Lake is a lake located in Bronx, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

40°53′27.8″N 73°53′21.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Van Cortlandt Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Van Cortlandt 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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Reviews of Van Cortlandt Lake

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Cities nearby

Bronx

3.1 miles away

Mount Vernon

3.5 miles away

Tenafly

3.8 miles away

Yonkers

4.0 miles away

Pelham

4.4 miles away

Englewood

4.4 miles away

Fort Lee

5.1 miles away

Eastchester

5.9 miles away

Bergenfield

6.1 miles away

New Rochelle

6.2 miles away

Teaneck

6.3 miles away

Palisades Park

6.4 miles away

Edgewater

6.4 miles away

Dumont

6.5 miles away

Cliffside Park

7.0 miles away

Ridgefield Park

7.3 miles away

Ridgefield

7.7 miles away

Fairview

7.8 miles away

Mamaroneck

8.2 miles away

Manhattan

8.5 miles away

Guttenberg

9.1 miles away

West New York

9.6 miles away

North Bergen

9.7 miles away

Queens

10.9 miles away

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FAQ about Van Cortlandt Lake fishing

Van Cortlandt Lake is a lake located in Bronx, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°53′27.8″N 73°53′21.5″W
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