Fishing near Mount Vernon, New York
Westchester County, population 73,893.
- 10 milesto nearest lake
- 8launches nearby
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The water around Mount Vernon, briefly
At the 2020 Census the city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County had 73,893 residents. Drive about 10 miles southwest for Harlem Meer, the nearest lake page. Kensico Reservoir covers the most water nearby: 1,336 acres. A 5 miles drive reaches Hudson River access, Westchester County (south), the closest launch. Long Island Sound sits some 3 miles off.
For trout, Pocantico River is 17 miles off. For fishing from land, Co-Op City fishing access, Bronx County is 3 miles away. The nearby waters below got 8,920 stocked fish in 2025.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Mount Vernon; distances are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Meer | 10 miles southwest | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie | |
| Oakland Lake | 11 miles south | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish | |
| Kissena Lake | 11 miles south | 8 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch | |
| Kensico Reservoir | 13 miles north | 1,336 | 0 | stocked | brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass |
| Rockland Lake | 16 miles north | 277 | 1 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie | |
| Baisley Pond | 16 miles south | 23 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie |
Moving water within reach of Mount Vernon
- Pocantico River17 miles, Stocked 1.9 mi; 640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (71.6 acres)
- Pascack Brook18 miles, Stocked 0.5 mi; 360 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (1.3 acres)
- Croton River22 miles, Stocked 1 mi; 1,140 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (21.9 acres)
NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes species column and DEC trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
The Mount Vernon fishing map
- Hudson River access, Westchester County (south)Hudson River, 5 miles
- Stepping Stone Park and MarinaLong Island Sound, 8 miles
- Manorhaven Beach ParkManhasset Bay, 8 miles
- Hudson River access, Westchester County (south)Hudson River, 9 miles
- Hudson River access, Rockland County (south)Hudson River, 10 miles
- Garvies Point RampHempstead Bay, 10 miles
- Harry Tappen Beach RampHempstead Bay, 11 miles
- Bar Beach ParkHempstead Bay, 11 miles
Shore spots a short walk or drive from Mount Vernon
- Co-Op City fishing access, Bronx CountyHutchinson River, 3 miles
- Nature Study Woods Trail/ Twin Lakes Park, 3 miles
- Neptune Park, 3 miles
- Glen Island Park, 3 miles
- Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum fishing access, Bronx, 3 miles
- Hudson Park and Beach, 3 miles
DEC launches and fishing sites, DEC marine access layers, retrieved October 2026.
Big water within a drive of Mount Vernon
- Long Island Sound3 miles to the nearest listed access
- Tidal Hudson River4 miles to the nearest listed access
- New York Harbor5 miles to the nearest listed access
- South Shore of Long Island10 miles to the nearest listed access
Distances to the nearest DEC launch or access point on each water.
Nearby stocking for Mount Vernon, 2025
| Water | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Kensico Reservoir | Brown Trout | 8,920 |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), data.ny.gov, for the lake and stream pages nearest Mount Vernon; retrieved October 2026.
How streams near Mount Vernon are flowing
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River At Ny Botanical Garden At Bronx Ny | 43 cfs, 0.62 ft gage height | Oct 26 7:30 pm |
| Alley Creek Near Oakland Gardens Ny | 3 cfs, 0.28 ft gage height | Aug 17 8:30 pm Not updated since Aug 17, 2025. |
| Mill Neck Creek At Mill Neck Ny | 6 cfs, 0.16 ft gage height | Oct 26 7:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026 8:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Shops, license agents and guides near Mount Vernon
Tackle sellers serving Mount Vernon
- City Island Yaht Sales & Marinamarina, Bronx, 4 miles
- Jacks Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bronx, 5 miles
- Minneford Marinamarina, Bronx, 5 miles
- Nichols Yacht Yardmarina, Mamaroneck, 5 miles
- McMichael Rushmore Yardmarina, Mamaroneck, 6 miles
- Frank's Sport Shop, Inc.sporting goods store, Bronx, 6 miles
- Dyckman Marinamarina, New York, 6 miles
- Hammonds' Cove Marinamarina, Bronx, 7 miles
Buying a license near Mount Vernon
- RT Smoke N Gun ShopMount Vernon, under a mile
- Town of PelhamPelham, 1 mile
- Cornells HardwareEastchester, 3 miles
- Town of EastchesterEastchester, 3 miles
- Vintage Arms IncYonkers, 4 miles
OpenStreetMap shops, DEC license issuing agents and the DEC licensed guide list (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 2026.
Seasons that apply near Mount Vernon
Freshwater anglers aged 16 and up buy a DEC license: $25.00 a year for New York residents, $50.00 for visitors, $5.00 for residents 70 and over. One-day licenses cost $5.00 for residents and $10.00 for nonresidents; seven-day ones $12.00 and $28.00. Salt water takes no license, only the free Recreational Marine Fishing Registry from age 16.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
DEC 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations (web pages), statewide inland table, checked October 25, 2026. Lake pages show special rules.
Nearby to Mount Vernon, by distance
Home bases for trips to Mount Vernon
- Pelham1 mile
- Bronxville2 miles
- Pelham Manor2 miles
- New Rochelle3 miles
- Tuckahoe3 miles
Mount Vernon across county lines
- Westchester CountyDEC Region 3
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The fish of Mount Vernon, pictured one by one
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Answers for anglers leaving from Mount Vernon
Can someone staying in Mount Vernon reach a lake page quickly?
Harlem Meer, 10 miles southwest.
Which DEC or coastal launch is nearest Mount Vernon?
Closest: Hudson River access, Westchester County (south), 5 miles.
Can Mount Vernon visitors fish from a bank or pier nearby?
Co-Op City fishing access, Bronx County, roughly 3 miles.
Can Mount Vernon anglers pick up live bait close by?
Start with City Island Yaht Sales & Marina, 4 miles out.
Which nearby lake lists walleye for Mount Vernon?
The DEC species columns nearby skip walleye.
Which county does Mount Vernon belong to?
Westchester County.
How far must Mount Vernon fly anglers go for a trout stream page?
Pocantico River at 17 miles; Stocked 1.9 mi; 640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (71.6 acres).
On which dates may Mount Vernon anglers keep stream trout?
Keep trout from April 1 through October 15; winter is release only.
Does the DEC sell a short license for a Mount Vernon trip?
Expect $10.00 a day or $28.00 a week as a nonresident, $50.00 for the year.
Which nearby water gets the most stocked fish for Mount Vernon anglers?
Yes: in 2025 DEC stocked 8,920 fish nearby, the most brown trout in Kensico Reservoir (8,920).
Base a fishing trip in Mount Vernon
Launch pages give ramp type, parking and directions.