Lake Welch is located on the east side of Harriman State Park and offers anglers the opportunity to catch various warmwater fish, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, and panfish. Surveys have shown excellent populations of large size bluegill, pumpkinseed, and largemouth bass. Shore access is plentiful, and there's a hand launch located on the west side of the lake. You might have company while fishing this lake, as there's a swimming beach and a campground located on the northeast side of the lake.
Physical Features
Elevation: 1,010 feet
Shoreline Length: 6.1 miles
Area: 182 acres
Max Depth: 33 feet
Town: Stony Point
Access
Provided by Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). A PIPC boat permit is required. No gas motors. Hand launch located off of Kanawaukee Road. For more information call 845-786-2701.
The Boat Launch Sites for Rockland County page provides additional details on this launch, including driving directions.
Fish Species
Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, redbreast sunfish, rock bass, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, alewife and yellow perch
