Scotts Reservoir, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Westchester County, New York, sits Scotts Reservoir. The bank is 538 feet above sea level. Small at around 11 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ridgefield sits 3.4 miles from the bank. Pound Ridge is 4 miles and Georgetown 4 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Scotts 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. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Westchester County list common carp, striped bass, bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Scotts Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 27°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Scotts Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A toilet block sits half a mile away. The water borders Silver Spring Road Open Space, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Browns Reservoir, 1.2 miles away. For Scotts Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.