Putnam County: Fishing

Guide To Stream Trout Fishing on
New York City Watershed Property in Putnam Counties
Trout anglers will find many fine fishing opportunities on stream segments downstream of nine New York City Reservoirs. Combined, these nine stream segments offer over 13 miles of publicly accessible trout water. In most cases, brown trout are the most common species, while in others, rainbow and sometimes even an occasional brook trout provide diversity. In recognition of the high quality habitat and excellent thermal regimes present in some of these tailwaters, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages three of the best under "Artificial Lures Only" regulations. In two cases, these are coupled with high size limits and low daily limits. In another, we have employed a "No Kill"regulation. On all three of the streams the goal is to give trout additional protection, compared to the regular statewide regulations, in an effort to keep more fish in the stream and to allow more to reach larger sizes. Where natural spawning is especially significant, the trout season runs from April 1 to September 30; others have longer seasons.

NYC DEP Fishing and Boating Office
54 Croton Falls Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
914.232.1309

B & D Bait and Tackle
Putnam Avenue
Brewster, NY 10509
845.279.7368

Brewster Bait & Tackle
Route 2
Brewster, NY 10509
845.279.2665

Stewart Marine
Croton Falls Road
Carmel, NY 10512
845.277.3143

All are open weekends. In addition to the NYC Reservoir System, there are numerous other lakes and streams, plus the Hudson River in which to fish. Maps are available at almost all bait and tackle stores.