Wiccopee Reservoir Fishing in Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  The Putnam County end of New York holds Wiccopee Reservoir. Height above sea level is 738 feet. The water covers some 52 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 1.0 miles keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Mahopac, is 5.5 miles distant. North Stamford is the closest city, 24 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Wiccopee Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Putnam County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Wiccopee Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 25°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. Climate averages put the opening at about late March and the closing near late December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Expect Wiccopee Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Wiccopee Reservoir takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Mud Lake, 1.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Wiccopee Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.