Goshen Reservoir Fishing near Goshen, New York

• Overview

  Goshen Reservoir is an Orange County water, New York side. It sits at 564 feet above sea level. Around 62 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. For a base, Goshen sits 1.4 miles out. Chester follows at 3.4 miles, then Florida at 3.7 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Goshen Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for Orange County list common carp, brook trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Goshen Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Goshen Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Facilities run to toilets 0.9 miles from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Goshen Number Two Reservoir, 1.2 miles away. Where Goshen Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.