New Croton Reservoir

Set in New York, United States, New Croton Reservoir is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing New Croton Reservoir usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

41.2396, -73.7845 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassRainbow troutChain pickerelChannel catfishWhite perchYellow perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Chain pickerel

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to pickerel's sharp teeth, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're hitting.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at New Croton Reservoir.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing New Croton Reservoir, make sure your licence covers New York, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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