![]() ![]() With multiple, near state record-size catches of white perch and crappie in several NYC reservoirs over the years, it stands to reason that there may be even bigger fish out there. On the west side of the Hudson River, the walleye population in Schoharie Reservoir is improving with a decent chance to catch legal fish. Diverting and East Branch reservoirs have produced walleye in the 10 to 11-pound class over the last 10 years. ![]() Walleye stocked into East Branch Croton River have made their way downstream, producing walleye fisheries in East Branch, Diverting, and Bog Brook reservoirs. It is hoped that in several years, catchable numbers of walleye will be available. Titicus Reservoir has recently been stocked by DEC. Some of these fish traveled downstream and have also produced a walleye fishery in West Branch Reservoir. Boyds Corners Reservoir was stocked with walleye fry in 19, and these fish produced a self-sustaining population. Walleye have been successfully introduced into several NYC reservoirs. Tiger muskies over 40 inches long have been caught, with the potential for catching even larger fish. Tiger muskellunge (muskies) have been stocked in Middle Branch Reservoir since 2003. Fish up to 6 pounds have been taken from Muscoot Reservoir, and most of the well- vegetated reservoirs have pickerel populations. The vegetated shallows are also home to chain pickerel, and, although not as abundant as largemouth bass, they can be very exciting fish to catch. Shore anglers can have great success during the spring catch-and-release season when bass tend to be in shallower water. Because of boating restrictions, the reservoirs tend to be fished less heavily than other bass waters, allowing bass to grow to large sizes. Titicus and Croton Falls reservoirs have produced bass over 8 pounds. Largemouth bass are abundant in the vegetated reservoirs east of the Hudson River. Ashokan Reservoir is excellent for both numbers of smallmouths and the occasional fish in the 4 to 5-pound range. The reservoirs west of the Hudson River are all very good smallmouth bass fisheries. Bog Brook and New Croton Reservoir have produced smallmouths over 6 pounds. Crayfish and open water baitfish are usually their prey. Smallmouth bass are usually the dominant warmwater predator in waters without a lot of vegetation. They are generally more available to shoreline anglers than coldwater fish. Reservoirs that experience fluctuating water levels are usually relatively free of vegetation, and the warmwater species will often orientate to shallow bottom structure, such as rock ledges, drop-offs, or boulders for shelter. In reservoirs with stable water levels, most of the warmwater species will thrive in established submerged vegetation beds. Fish Species to Catch Warmwater FishĪll of the NYC Reservoirs provide good fishing for warmwater fish. Visit the NYC Environmental Protection Recreation website ( leaves DEC website) for information on obtaining an access permit and finding fishing locations. Some reservoirs allow non-motorized recreational boating on a day-use basis. In addition, special boating permits are available for storing your boat on the shoreline in designated areas. Accessing the ReservoirsĪ NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) access permit is required to access the city-controlled reservoirs and lakes. Here is what you need to know to get started fishing the NYC reservoirs. These include coldwater fish, such as salmon and trout that need water temperatures less than 70 degrees, and warmwater fish that can tolerate higher water temperatures. New York City reservoirs offer a surprisingly diverse group of fish species that people can catch. ![]()
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