Putnam County:

DEP RESERVOIRS

(requires DEP Public Access Permit for people ages 16+) 

*Visit DEP Information page for more information on these reservoirs*

Bog Brook

Fish Species: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Panfish

Boyd’s Corners

Fish species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Walleye and Sunfish.

Croton Falls

Fish Species: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch and Bluegill

Diverting

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, carp, Panfish

East Branch (Sodom)

Fish Species: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead and Common Carp

Lake Gilead

Fish Species: Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Yellow Perch

Lake Gleneida

Fish Species: Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Perch, Sunfish

Middle Branch

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Muskellunge, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bullhead and Common Carp.

West Branch

Fish Species: Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Common Carp and Bullhead

Other Public Fishing Opportunities

CANOPUS LAKE

Located in Fahnestock Park. Boats are allowed to be launched here with a permit that can be obtained at the park manager. Electric motors allowed.

Fish species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, Black Crappie and Yellow Perch

LAKE MAHOPAC

Town of Carmel, Mahopac and Kent residents are allowed to launch boats, kayaks and canoes free of charge at Chamber Park. All others may launch any type of boat, kayak or canoe at either the marinas on the lake (Mahopac Marina and MacDonald Marine). You can use gas motors and electric motors on this lake.

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead

PELTON POND

Located in Fahnestock Park. No boats allowed.

Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Bullheads

PUDDING ST. POND

Boat launch is at California Hill Rd. Boats, Kayaks and Canoes allowed. Electric motors only,

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.

STILLWATER POND

Located in Fahnestock Park. Kayaks and Canoes allowed. Permit required and can be obtained from Park Manager.

Fish Species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Panfish

WHITE POND

Boat launch available. You can use Rowboats, Kayaks or Canoes on here. Electric motors only.

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead and Sunfish

WESTCHESTER COUNTY:

DEP RESERVOIRS

(requires DEP Public Access Permit for people ages 16+) 

*Visit DEP Information page for more information on these reservoirs*

Amawalk

Fish Species: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Black Crappie and Chain Pickerel.

Cross River

Fish Species: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Carp and Panfish.

Kensico

Fish Species: Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Panfish.

Muscoot

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappies, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.

New Croton

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead and Sunfish

Titicus

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp and Panfish.

OTHER PUBLIC FISHING OPPORTUNITIES

Lake Mohansic

Located in FDR Park. A permit is required to launch a boat here and can be obtained from at the park office. You can also rent boats here.

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Panfish.

Swan Lake

Located in the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. No boats allowed.

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie and Brown Bullhead