The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
DeForest Lake
Rockland County, New York · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
55°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About DeForest Lake
DeForest Lake is a lake in Rockland County, New York, covering about 900 acres.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.6 miles. The water sits about 70 ft above sea level. Valley Cottage is on the shore. The closest city is Greenburgh, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 70 ft
- County
- Rockland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 55°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near DeForest Lake
- Valley Cottageon the shore
- Congerson the shore
- West Nyackon the shore
- New Cityabout 1.4 mi northwest
- Greenburghnearest city, about 8 mi southeast
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Questions about DeForest Lake
What fish are in DeForest Lake?
Lakes like DeForest Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is DeForest Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is DeForest Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near DeForest Lake?
Valley Cottage is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at DeForest Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
DeForest Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
