52 public waters in the Hudson Valley region — 46 lakes/reservoirs and 6 rivers. Every one is fishable on a New York licence.
See every public fishing venue in New York on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
New Croton Reservoir (2,160 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Kensico Reservoir is a 1,336-acre lake, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Kensico Reservoir actively supplies part of NYC's water system yet remains open to fishing, sustaining brown and lake trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, perch and grass pickerel. Boating is restricted to DEC-licensed and inspected aluminum rowboats -- no motorboats or other recreational watercraft.
Muscoot Reservoir, a 1,163-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Cross River Reservoir, an 884-acre impoundment in Westchester County's Hudson Valley, blends warmwater (smallmouth and largemouth bass, chain pickerel, carp) and coolwater species (brown trout) in a scenic setting. Yellow perch, black crappie and bluegill make it accessible for beginners while the trout and pike populations reward more specialized techniques.
Titicus Reservoir (709 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Amawalk Reservoir is a 587-acre lake, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Twin Lakes Lake (467 acres) sits in Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Westchester and 1 more county in New York, managed by State Department of Conservation. A deep, cold-water New York lake — Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in the basin, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass around the structure, and stocked rainbows and browns.
Herkimer and Westchester Counties, New York — North Lake is a 466-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Sullivan, Herkimer, Westchester and 1 more county in New York — Swan Lake is a 419-acre lake, managed by Other or Unknown State Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Mianus Reservoir (201 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Byram Lake Reservoir (171 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Grassy Sprain Reservoir is a 149-acre lake, managed by City Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Lake Waccabuc is a 142-acre lake, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Blue Heron Lake, a 134-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by Non-Governmental Organization: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Reservoir Number Three (132 acres) sits in Orange and Westchester Counties, New York, managed by Unknown. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Lake Mohegan is a 118-acre lake, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New-York, Croton Bay is a 116-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Westchester County, New-York, Converse Lake is a 106-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mohansic Lake (106 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Playland Lake is a 97-acre lake, managed by County Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Lake Kitchawan is a 96-acre lake, managed by Non-Governmental Organization: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New-York — Truesdale Lake is a 92-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tarrytown Reservoir, a 87-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by Other or Unknown Local Government: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Hillview Reservoir is a 86-acre lake, managed by City Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Lake Meahagh, a 79-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester and Orange Counties, New York — Reservoir Number One is a 78-acre lake, managed by Other or Unknown Local Government: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New-York, Lake Innisfree is a 60-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Westchester County, New-York — Siscowit Reservoir is a 48-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Westchester County, New-York, Premium Millpond is a 46-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dickerson Pond (43 acres) sits in Westchester County, New-York, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Teatown Lake, a 40-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by Non-Governmental Organization: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Wampus Lake Reservoir, a 39-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by County Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Crom Pond is a 37-acre lake, managed by State Park and Recreation: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Pocantico Lake is a 29-acre lake, managed by County Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New-York, Kirby Pond is a 25-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sheldrake Lake, a 25-acre lake in Westchester County, New York, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Colabaugh Pond is a 25-acre lake, managed by County Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Wallace Pond is a 22-acre lake, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New-York — Mamaroneck Reservoir is a 21-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Oscawana Park Lake (19 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by County Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Sparkle Lake (18 acres) sits in Westchester County, New York, managed by City Land. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Cortlandt Lake, a 18-acre lake in Putnam and Westchester Counties, New York, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Tibbetts Lake is a 12-acre lake, managed by County Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Woodlands Lake is a 12-acre lake, managed by County Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Westchester County, New York — Huguenot Lake is a 12-acre lake, managed by City Land: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Westchester County, New York, Saw Mill River is a 26 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Putnam and Westchester Counties, New York — Canopus Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Westchester County, New York — Sprain Brook is a 9 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Westchester County, New York, Blind Brook is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Bronx River runs 36 km through Westchester County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Westchester County, New York, Sheldrake River is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Westchester County holds 29 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Northern Pike, Walleye and Common Carp.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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