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Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres Fishing
A 603-acre New York reservoir in Putnam County.
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Putnam County
A first visit to Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
Measured from its NHD outline, Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres covers roughly 603 acres of Putnam County. About 2 miles separates the water from Carmel. Fisheries staff for Lower Hudson Valley look after it.
The DEC species column lists brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel and common carp. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted.
603acres
0launches
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NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species DEC records at Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
This fish list for Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres draws on DEC listings and stocking files, not a netting survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
Launch ramps serving Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
No launch on Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres shows in the DEC data, so the closest mapped ones follow.
Ramps in the neighborhood of Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
- California Hill State Forest LaunchWaywayanda Lake, 7 miles northwest
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park on Stillwater PondStillwater Pond, 9 miles northwest
- Franklin D. Roosevelt State ParkMohansic Lake, 10 miles southwest
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park on Canopus LakeCanopus Lake, 10 miles northwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Statewide seasons and sizes set the baseline at Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres.
Local rules for Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout | 1; minimum 18" | All year | Putnam County |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Stocking
Latest stocking years at Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
From 2023 through 2026, DEC logged 4 releases into Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres, with brown trout the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 2,250 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 2,230 | 7.1 in |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 2,270 | 8.4 in |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 2,130 | 8.9 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
Compare
Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres | 603 | 0 | 6 | yes | |
| Croton Falls Reservoir near Brewster, Putnam County | under a mile northeast | 280 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 92 acres | 1 mile north | 92 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Lake Gilead | 2 miles north | 124 | 0 | 5 | yes |
| Middle Branch Reservoir | 3 miles northeast | 440 | 0 | 4 | |
| Lake Gleneida | 3 miles north | 178 | 0 | 5 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
- Croton Falls Reservoir near Brewster, Putnam Countyunder a mile northeast
- Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 92 acres1 mile north
- Lake Gilead2 miles north
- Middle Branch Reservoir3 miles northeast
- Lake Gleneida3 miles north
Tackle sellers serving Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 650 Lee Blvdsporting goods store, Yorktown Heights, 8 miles
- Lets Go Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Peekskill, 14 miles
- Peekskill Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Peekskill, 15 miles
- Charles Point Marinamarina, Westchester, 16 miles
- Croton Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Croton-on-Hudson, 16 miles
- BUY & FISHING Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Ossining, 17 miles
Home bases for trips to Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
- Carmel2 miles
- Heritage Hills3 miles
- Brewster3 miles
Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres across county lines
- Putnam Countycounty seat Carmel Hamlet
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Fish ID
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Answers
What gets asked about Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres
How far is Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Putnam County, DEC Lower Hudson Valley, about 2 miles from Carmel.
What acreage is Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres?
Close to 603 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres?
Not mapped; nearby launches are listed above.
What might bend the rod at Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres?
Records show brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel and common carp.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. County special regulations name it as well; see the table above.
Does Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres need a trout stamp?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
How often is Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres stocked?
DEC lists 4 stockings, the latest in 2026.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres?
Nearest on our list: Dick's Sporting Goods, 8 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres on the New York trip list
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