Second Reservoir near Mount Ivy: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Second Reservoir lies in Rockland County, in New York. The sea is 5.4 miles distant. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The town to know is Mount Ivy, 2.5 miles out. It is 21 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Second Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Rockland County: common carp, striped bass, bluegill and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Second Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Second Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Third Reservoir is 0.6 miles distant. For Second Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.