Bog Brook Reservoir near Brewster Hill: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bog Brook Reservoir lies within the bounds of Putnam County, New York. Elevation runs to 417 feet. It measures some 404 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The margin runs to about 4.9 miles in total. On our Putnam County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Brewster Hill, 1.1 miles away. North Stamford is the closest city, 19 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Bog Brook Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Putnam County: brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Bog Brook Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 26°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Bog Brook Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. The week either side of a change of season often fishes hardest.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, East Branch Reservoir is 1.2 miles off. Confirm access to Bog Brook Reservoir locally before you travel.