Aleck Meadow Reservoir near Cornwall: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Orange County, New York, this is Aleck Meadow Reservoir. It lies 1,037 feet above sea level. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Orange County. Cornwall sits 2.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. North Stamford sits 30 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Aleck Meadow Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Orange County include common carp, brook trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Aleck Meadow Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 25°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Aleck Meadow Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. The water borders Black Rock Forest, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Arthurs Pond, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where Aleck Meadow Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.