Deposit Reservoir Fishing near Deposit, New York

• Overview

  Look for Deposit Reservoir in the Broome County part of New York. The ground around here is rolling bush. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. Deposit is the closest place, 2.4 miles off. Susquehanna is 13 miles away, with Bainbridge at 14 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Deposit Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Broome County: smallmouth bass, common carp and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Deposit Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 21°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. That shapes the year on Deposit Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Palmers Pond is 1.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Deposit Reservoir locally before you travel.