Kingston Reservoir Number Two Fishing in Ulster County, New York

• Overview

  Kingston Reservoir Number Two is one of the Ulster County listings for New York. The bank gives way to mixed forest. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Ulster County standards. The nearest town is Woodstock, 1.3 miles away. The big place round here is Albany, 46 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Kingston Reservoir Number Two

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Ulster County include common carp, brown trout, brook trout, goldfish and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Kingston Reservoir Number Two the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 23°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. Open water usually runs from late March until about mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Kingston Reservoir Number Two.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Kingston Reservoir Number Four at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Kingston Reservoir Number Two locally before you travel.