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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Greenwood Lake
Orange County, New York · about 1,780 acres (2.8 sq mi)
54°F water, level 619 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Greenwood Lake
Greenwood Lake spreads over about 1,780 acres in Orange County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 5.3 miles with roughly 12.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 620 ft above sea level. Greenwood Lake is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 1,780 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Orange County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
Lakes like Greenwood Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:43 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Greenwood Lake
- Greenwood Lakeon the shore
- West Milfordabout 1.5 mi southwest
- Warwickabout 3.9 mi north
- Ringwoodabout 5.5 mi southeast
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Questions about Greenwood Lake
What fish are in Greenwood Lake?
Lakes like Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood Lake?
About 1,780 acres, with about 12.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Greenwood Lake?
Greenwood Lake is on the shore; West Milford is about 1.5 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Greenwood Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Greenwood Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
