Boyd Corners Reservoir near Lake Carmel: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Boyd Corners Reservoir sits in Putnam County, out in New York. The bank gives way to mixed woodland. Around 230 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 4.0 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Few waters listed in Putnam County are bigger. Lake Carmel is the closest town at 4.1 miles. Carmel is 4.1 miles and Carmel Hamlet 4.5 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Boyd Corners Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Reported across Putnam County: brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Boyd Corners Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 25°F to 71°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Boyd Corners Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The water borders Boyd Corners South Unit, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Clear Pool, 0.9 miles away. Nothing on Boyd Corners Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.