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Titicus Reservoir Fishing
A 709-acre New York reservoir in Westchester County.
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Westchester County
A first visit to Titicus Reservoir
Measured from its NHD outline, Titicus Reservoir covers roughly 709 acres of Westchester County. About 3 miles separates the water from Golden's Bridge. Fisheries staff for Lower Hudson Valley look after it.
The DEC species column lists brown trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie and common carp. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted. The DEC lists record 15 stocking years since 2011.
709acres
0launches
7species on file
15years stocked
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species DEC records at Titicus Reservoir
This fish list for Titicus Reservoir 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 Titicus Reservoir
No launch on Titicus Reservoir shows in the DEC data, so the closest mapped ones follow.
Ramps in the neighborhood of Titicus Reservoir
- Franklin D. Roosevelt State ParkMohansic Lake, 9 miles west
- California Hill State Forest LaunchWaywayanda Lake, 11 miles northwest
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park on Stillwater PondStillwater Pond, 12 miles northwest
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park on Canopus LakeCanopus Lake, 13 miles northwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Titicus Reservoir
| 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 Titicus Reservoir.
Local rules for Titicus Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 3; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 | Westchester 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 Titicus Reservoir
From 2023 through 2026, DEC logged 8 releases into Titicus Reservoir, with rainbow trout the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 4,370 | 8 inches |
| 2026 | Brown Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 3,780 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 1 | 4,410 | 8.6 in |
| 2025 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 3,940 | 6.7 in |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 1 | 4,410 | 8.9 in |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 3,820 | 8.2 in |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 1 | 4,200 | 9.1 in |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 3,570 | 8.7 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
Titicus Reservoir and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titicus Reservoir | 709 | 0 | 7 | yes | |
| Muscoot Reservoir | 3 miles southwest | 1,163 | 0 | 7 | yes |
| Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres | 3 miles northwest | 603 | 0 | 6 | yes |
| Croton Falls Reservoir near Brewster, Putnam County | 3 miles north | 280 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 92 acres | 5 miles north | 92 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Cross River Reservoir | 5 miles south | 939 | 0 | 4 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Titicus Reservoir, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Titicus Reservoir
- Muscoot Reservoir3 miles southwest
- Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 603 acres3 miles northwest
- Croton Falls Reservoir near Brewster, Putnam County3 miles north
- Croton Falls Reservoir near Carmel, Putnam County, 92 acres5 miles north
- Cross River Reservoir5 miles south
Tackle sellers serving Titicus Reservoir
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 650 Lee Blvdsporting goods store, Yorktown Heights, 9 miles
- Lets Go Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Peekskill, 15 miles
- Peekskill Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Peekskill, 15 miles
- Croton Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Croton-on-Hudson, 16 miles
- BUY & FISHING Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Ossining, 16 miles
- Charles Point Marinamarina, Westchester, 16 miles
Home bases for trips to Titicus Reservoir
- Heritage Hills3 miles
- Brewster5 miles
- Carmel6 miles
Titicus Reservoir across county lines
- Westchester Countycounty seat White Plains
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Fish ID
The fish of Titicus Reservoir, pictured one by one
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Answers
What gets asked about Titicus Reservoir
How far is Titicus Reservoir from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Westchester County, DEC Lower Hudson Valley, about 3 miles from Golden's Bridge.
What acreage is Titicus Reservoir?
Close to 709 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Titicus Reservoir?
Not mapped; nearby launches are listed above.
What might bend the rod at Titicus Reservoir?
Records show brown trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie, common carp and rainbow trout.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Titicus Reservoir?
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 Titicus Reservoir 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 Titicus Reservoir stocked?
DEC lists 8 stockings, the latest in 2026.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Titicus Reservoir?
Nearest on our list: Dick's Sporting Goods, 9 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Titicus Reservoir?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Titicus Reservoir on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.