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Reservoirs
Reservoirs
The following are reservoirs and Lakes in Putnam County under DEP regulations and require a New York State fishing license and NYC DEP access permit (free). Boats are not allowed except by special DEP boat permit.
Thousands of Brown Trout are stocked yearly except Boyds, Middle Branch and East Branch also known as Sodom. Boyds and East Branch are stocked with Walleye. Middle Branch stocked with Tiger Muskie. There are other species to catch that are not stocked.
Over 700 Lake Trout stocked in Lake Gleneida and over 600 in Lake Gilead every two years.
West Branch 1500 Land Lock Salmon stocked every two years.
Under each map most of the names of the reservoir have a link to the DEC page that provides more details about species, access, lake contour maps and regulations that apply. Just click on the name if it's underlined. We have included Angler map links provided by the NYC Watershed (Department of Environmental Protection).
Fish Species: Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Perch, Sunfish. Over 4000 Brown Trout stocked yearly. Lake Trout stocked every other year.
Fish Species: Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Yellow Perch. Brown Trout stocked yearly. Lake Trout stocked every other year.
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. Over 4000 Brown Trout stocked yearly. Landlock Salmon every other year.
Fish species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Walleye and Sunfish. Walleye stocked yearly.
Fish Species: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead and Common Carp. Walleye stocked yearly.
Fish Species: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Perch, Panfish. Brown Trout stocked yearly.
Diverting Reservoir
Fish Species: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, carp, Panfish, Walleye. Brown Trout stocked yearly.
Fish Species: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch and Bluegill. Brown Trout stocked yearly.
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Muskellunge, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bullhead and Common Carp.
Rivers and Streams
Rivers and Streams
Best place to find Trout Streams and rivers is by using the DECInfo Locator. There you will find a Trout Stream Fishing Map to help you locate available Trout Streams, parking, additional regulations, stocked, or wild quality.
The East Branch Croton River is Stocked-Extended and is stocked 4 times between March and May. Total of 3700 Brown Trout and 3700 Rainbow trout. Special regulations on limits and size apply. Walleye and panfish are also found. Some 6 to 8 pounds trout have been caught.
The West Branch Croton River from Croton Reservoir outlet to the confluence is Catch and Release with Artificial lures only. Stocked 4 times between March and May. Total of 1040 Brown Trout.
The West Branch Croton River between Boyds Corner reservoir outlet and West Branch reservoir inlet. Stocked 800 in March. State default limits apply.
West Branch Croton River from Croton Falls Reservoir upstream to West Branch Reservoir Dam (Wild Quality). Special regulations apply.
East Branch Croton River below Diverting Reservoir to the confluence of West Branch Croton River.
Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and other species. Trout stocked yearly.
East Branch Croton River from East Branch Reservoir to inlet of Diverting Reservoir.
Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye and other species. Trout stocked yearly.
West Branch Croton River from Croton Falls Reservoir outlet to the confluence of East Branch Croton River.
Fish species: Brown Trout and other species. Trout stocked yearly.
West Branch Croton River between Boyd Corner reservoir and West Branch.
Fish species: Brown Trout and other species. Trout stocked yearly.
West Branch reservoir outlet to Croton Falls inlet.
Fish species: Brook trout, Brown Trout and other species. Wild Quality.
Ponds
Ponds
White Pond is stocked Yearly with 300 Walleye by the Putnam Federation of Sporting Clubs. There are other species to catch that are not stocked. White Pond is a great location to fish from shore or a small boat. Shore fisherman have multiple places to fish along the bank.
Stillwater is stocked in March with 1000 Brown Trout and 1050 Rainbows. There are other species to catch that are not stocked. To access Stillwater, you need a pass from the park manager across from Pelton Pond. Best access from a kayak or canoe. It's part of the Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock). Off the Taconic Parkway, southbound, 1 mile south of Route 301. Parking for 10 cars. Electric Motors Only. Permit required, available from park manager.
Pelton Pond is stocked with 350 Rainbows. There are other species to catch that are not stocked. It's part of the Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock). Pelton Pond, located right off of Route 301, is best to fish from shore. A map of the trails surrounding the pond can be found at the parking area.
Under each map most of the names of the pond have a link to the DEC page that provides more details about species, access, lake contour maps and regulations that apply. Just click on the name if it's underlined.
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
Located in Fahnestock Park. No boats allowed.
Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Bullheads. Trout stocked yearly.
Located in Fahnestock Park. Kayaks and Canoes allowed. Permit required and can be obtained from Park Manager.
Fish Species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Panfish. About 2000 Trout Stocked yearly.
Boat launch is at California Hill Rd. Boats, Kayaks and Canoes allowed. Electric motors only, DEC MAP California Hill State Forest
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
Lakes
Lakes
Lake Mahopac is accessible by boat or Town Park. The link for the Lake Mahopac below the map points to the details of the variety of fish. It's know for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass but recently been stocking Walleye. Mahopac Lake is one of the few Putnam County waterbodies that is accessible to the public and is not part of the NYC watershed. Mahopac Lake also allows you to use a gasoline powered craft
Canopus Lake is part of the Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock). There is a boat launch site for small boats with electric motors only. Canoes and Kayaks also allowed.
Under each map most of the names of the lake have a link to the DEC page that provides more details about species, access, lake contour maps and regulations that apply. Just click on the name if it's underlined.
Town of Carmel and Kent residents are allowed to launch boats, kayaks and canoes free of charge at Chamber Park. All others must 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 but you are required to have a boaters safety certificate and your boat registered.
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead. Walleye stocked occasionally.
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 Xavier
Located in Putnam Veterans Memorial Park. Requires a Putnam County day or Seasonal Pass.
Species: Largemouth Bass, Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill and Walleye
Boat Launches
Boat Launches
Public boat Launches in Putnam county
Hudson River Foundry Dock Park Cold Spring
Hudson River Dockside Park within Hudson Highlands State Park Cold Spring
Private boat Launches
Lake Mahopac
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