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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kensico Reservoir
Westchester County, New York · about 1,900 acres (3 sq mi)
55°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Kensico Reservoir
Kensico Reservoir spreads over about 1,900 acres in Westchester County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. Its surface is about 350 ft above sea level. Valhalla sits right on the water. The closest city is White Plains, about 3 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,900 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 350 ft
- County
- Westchester 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 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 55°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.
- 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
- 6
5 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 6:40 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kensico Reservoir
- Valhallaon the shore
- Armonkabout 1.3 mi northeast
- Thornwoodabout 1.6 mi northwest
- Hawthorneabout 1.7 mi west
- White Plainsnearest city, about 3 mi south
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Questions about Kensico Reservoir
What fish are in Kensico Reservoir?
Lakes like Kensico Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Kensico Reservoir?
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 Kensico Reservoir?
About 1,900 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kensico Reservoir?
Valhalla is on the shore; Armonk is about 1.3 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Kensico Reservoir today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kensico Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
