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Lake Peekskill

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New York, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Peekskill is a lake located in Putnam County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

41°20′25.2″N 73°52′57″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Peekskill?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Peekskill, 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

Lake Mohegan

2.5 miles away

Shrub Oak

2.9 miles away

Peekskill

4.2 miles away

Crompond

4.2 miles away

Putnam Valley

4.6 miles away

Highland Falls

4.7 miles away

Fort Montgomery

5.3 miles away

Cortlandt

6.0 miles away

Yorktown

6.0 miles away

Buchanan

6.2 miles away

Highlands

6.7 miles away

Verplanck

7.2 miles away

Shenorock

7.4 miles away

Yorktown Heights

7.4 miles away

Montrose

7.4 miles away

Mahopac

7.6 miles away

Crugers

8.1 miles away

Lincolndale

8.2 miles away

Somers

8.5 miles away

Carmel

8.9 miles away

Heritage Hills

9.4 miles away

Croton-on-Hudson

9.7 miles away

Millwood

11.0 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Peekskill fishing

Lake Peekskill is a lake located in Putnam County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°20′25.2″N 73°52′57″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Peekskill 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.
The most common species in Lake Peekskill are:
  • Largemouth bass - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pumpkinseed - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Lake Peekskill fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Lake Peekskill, 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 .

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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