Grupes Reservoir, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Grupes Reservoir is one of the Westchester County listings for New York. It lies 328 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Wilton sits 2.7 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is North Stamford, 5 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Grupes Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Westchester County include common carp, striped bass and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Grupes Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 27°F to 72°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Grupes Reservoir. Long daylight spreads the feeding across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try John D Milne Lake, 0.7 miles away. Rules at Grupes Reservoir are worth checking on the day.