Fishing at Brewster Pond, Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  Brewster Pond belongs to Putnam County, New York. Tidal water begins 20 miles from here. For supplies, Brewster Hill is 0.9 miles out. Beyond it, Brewster at 2.9 miles and Putnam Lake at 3.2 miles. Close by you have: Lake Tonetta lies 1.2 miles on, Ice Pond some 1.4 miles off, Bog Brook Reservoir lies 1.6 miles on, Lake Charles some 1.8 miles off and East Branch Reservoir lies 2.8 miles on. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Brewster Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Putnam County records list brown trout, bluegill and largemouth bass among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Brewster Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 25°F in January and 72°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. 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. Anyone fishing Brewster Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lake Tonetta is 1.2 miles off. Check the position on Brewster Pond before loading the car.