Rockland County · reservoir · 981 acres
DeForest Lake
DeForest Lake is a reservoir in Rockland County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
81°
66°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
8 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
87°
70°
13 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- East Branch Hackensack River1.4 mi
- Congers Lake1.1 mi
- Swartwont Lake1.8 mi
- Rockland Lake2.0 mi
- Garrabrant Pond2.6 mi
- Lydscker Pond (historical)3.5 mi
- Lake Lucille3.7 mi
- Martins Lake4.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
DeForest Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish DeForest Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is DeForest Lake?+
DeForest Lake is a reservoir in Rockland County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.