Croton Falls Reservoir fishing

Croton Falls Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Carp, White Perch, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Carp.

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Last stocked
April 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
16
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
8.2 in
Elevation
308 ft

Fish at Croton Falls Reservoir

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 8.2 in · 16 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Croton Falls Reservoir is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Fish stocked in 2011

2,110

Fish stocked in 2012

2,220

Fish stocked in 2013

1,820

Fish stocked in 2014

2,200

Fish stocked in 2015

2,140

Fish stocked in 2016

2,160

Fish stocked in 2017

2,060

Fish stocked in 2018

2,180

Fish stocked in 2019

2,220

Fish stocked in 2020

10,840

Fish stocked in 2021

4,830

Fish stocked in 2023

2,130

Fish stocked in 2024

2,270

Fish stocked in 2025

2,230

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2025Brown Trout2,2307.1 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout2,2708.4 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout2,1308.9 inreport
November 2021Brown Trout2,5007.3 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout2,3308.9 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout9,0001.8 inreport
March 2020Brown Trout1,8408.8 inreport
March 2019Brown Trout2,2208.8 inreport
March 2018Brown Trout2,1809.1 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout2,0608.8 inreport
March 2016Brown Trout2,1609 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout2,1408.8 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout2,2008.8 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout1,8208.8 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout2,2208.8 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout2,1108.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Brewster
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Fee required
No

NYC water-supply reservoir southwest of Brewster: 1,062 acres, 18 miles of shoreline, 108 ft deep at most. County Routes 35 and 38 cross it on causeways, splitting it into three parts. NYC DEP's angler map marks 18 numbered access points. Anglers fish from shore or from DEP-registered rowboats.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

Nearest lakes

West Branch Croton River 1.7 mi last stocked May 2025 East Branch Croton River 1.7 mi last stocked May 2025 Lake Gilead 1.9 mi last stocked May 2025 Middle Branch Reservoir 2.6 mi last stocked September 2021 Lake Gleneida 3.4 mi last stocked May 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Croton Falls Reservoir?

Fishing Croton Falls Reservoir usually means Brown Trout. All 16 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.2 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Croton Falls Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Croton Falls Reservoir?

Brown Trout stocked at Croton Falls Reservoir average 8.2 in.

How do you get on Croton Falls Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Brewster. NYC water-supply reservoir southwest of Brewster: 1,062 acres, 18 miles of shoreline, 108 ft deep at most. County Routes 35 and 38 cross it on causeways, splitting it into three parts. NYC DEP's angler map marks 18 numbered access points. Anglers fish from shore or from DEP-registered rowboats.

Which lakes near Croton Falls Reservoir were stocked more recently?

West Branch Croton River (1.7 mi), East Branch Croton River (1.7 mi), Lake Gilead (1.9 mi), and Lake Gleneida (3.4 mi) were stocked more recently. West Branch Croton River is also stocked with Brown Trout, East Branch Croton River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Gilead is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Lake Gleneida is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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