Croton Falls Reservoir Fishing Guide, Westchester County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Croton Falls Reservoir belongs to Westchester County. This is open valley ground. Roughly 603 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. With 15 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. On our Westchester County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Heritage Hills, is 2.6 miles away. Further out sit Carmel Hamlet (3.1 miles) and Mahopac (3.3 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Croton Falls Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Westchester County records list common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of Croton Falls Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Croton Falls Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Access Point sits half a mile out and is marked for fishing. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Green Briar Brook is 1.2 miles distant. The position on Croton Falls Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.