Fishing near New Rochelle, New York
Westchester County, population 79,726.
- 11 milesto nearest lake
- 8launches nearby
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Fishing within reach of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, Westchester County: a city of 79,726 people as of 2020. The nearest lake with a page is Oakland Lake, about 11 miles to the south. Kensico Reservoir, 1,336 acres, is the largest lake within reach. Boats go in at Hudson River access, Westchester County (south), about 7 miles from town. The Long Island Sound shore lies under a mile from town.
Fly anglers reach Pocantico River in about 16 miles. Shore fishing starts under a mile away at Five Islands Park. In 2025, DEC stocked 8,920 fish in the nearby lakes and streams listed here.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for New Rochelle; distances are straight lines.
Lake pages nearest New Rochelle
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Lake | 11 miles south | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish | |
| Kissena Lake | 12 miles south | 8 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch | |
| Kensico Reservoir | 12 miles north | 1,336 | 0 | stocked | brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass |
| Harlem Meer | 13 miles southwest | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie | |
| Rockland Lake | 17 miles northwest | 277 | 1 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie | |
| Baisley Pond | 17 miles south | 23 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie |
Rivers and creeks near New Rochelle
- Pocantico River16 miles, Stocked 1.9 mi; 640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (71.6 acres)
- Pascack Brook20 miles, Stocked 0.5 mi; 360 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (1.3 acres)
- Croton River21 miles, Stocked 1 mi; 1,140 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (21.9 acres)
NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes species column and DEC trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
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- Hudson River access, Westchester County (south)Hudson River, 7 miles
- Manorhaven Beach ParkManhasset Bay, 7 miles
- Stepping Stone Park and MarinaLong Island Sound, 7 miles
- Garvies Point RampHempstead Bay, 8 miles
- Harry Tappen Beach RampHempstead Bay, 9 miles
- Hudson River access, Westchester County (south)Hudson River, 9 miles
- Bar Beach ParkHempstead Bay, 9 miles
- Hudson River access, Rockland County (south)Hudson River, 11 miles
Piers and shoreline access around New Rochelle
- Five Islands Park, under a mile
- Hudson Park and Beach, 1 mile
- Davenport Park, 2 miles
- Nature Study Woods Trail/ Twin Lakes Park, 2 miles
- Neptune Park, 2 miles
- Glen Island Park, 3 miles
DEC launches and fishing sites, DEC marine access layers, retrieved October 2026.
The big water closest to New Rochelle
- Long Island Soundunder a mile to the nearest listed access
- Tidal Hudson River7 miles to the nearest listed access
- New York Harbor8 miles to the nearest listed access
- South Shore of Long Island8 miles to the nearest listed access
Distances to the nearest DEC launch or access point on each water.
Stocked waters around New Rochelle, 2025
| Water | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Kensico Reservoir | Brown Trout | 8,920 |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), data.ny.gov, for the lake and stream pages nearest New Rochelle; retrieved October 2026.
River levels near New Rochelle
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River At Ny Botanical Garden At Bronx Ny | 41 cfs, 0.61 ft gage height | Oct 25 6:30 pm |
| Mill Neck Creek At Mill Neck Ny | 6 cfs, 0.15 ft gage height | Oct 25 6:30 pm |
| Alley Creek Near Oakland Gardens Ny | 3 cfs, 0.28 ft gage height | Aug 17 8:30 pm Not updated since Aug 17, 2025. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 25, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Help for anglers near New Rochelle
Bait and tackle stops for New Rochelle
- Nichols Yacht Yardmarina, Mamaroneck, 3 miles
- McMichael Rushmore Yardmarina, Mamaroneck, 3 miles
- City Island Yaht Sales & Marinamarina, Bronx, 5 miles
- Jacks Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bronx, 5 miles
- Minneford Marinamarina, Bronx, 6 miles
- Tyalure Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rye, 6 miles
- Brewer Capri Marina Westmarina, Nassau, 7 miles
- Brewer Capri Marina Eastmarina, Nassau, 7 miles
Where New Rochelle visitors buy a license
- Town of PelhamPelham, 2 miles
- Cornells HardwareEastchester, 3 miles
- Town of EastchesterEastchester, 3 miles
- RT Smoke N Gun ShopMount Vernon, 3 miles
- Extreme ArcheryMamaroneck, 4 miles
OpenStreetMap shops, DEC license issuing agents and the DEC licensed guide list (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 2026.
DEC statewide limits for the water near New Rochelle
Twelve months of DEC freshwater privileges run $25.00 for residents and $50.00 for out-of-staters, with a $5.00 rate at 70. Visitors staying briefly can pick a $10.00 one-day or $28.00 seven-day nonresident license instead. Marine anglers 16 and up register for free with the DEC rather than buying a license.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| 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 |
DEC 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations (web pages), statewide inland table, checked October 25, 2026. Lake pages show special rules.
The New Rochelle neighborhood
Overnight options close to New Rochelle
- Larchmont1 mile
- Pelham2 miles
- Pelham Manor3 miles
- Mount Vernon3 miles
- Bronxville3 miles
New Rochelle and the counties it spans
- Westchester CountyDEC Region 3
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Photographs of the species found at New Rochelle
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Heading out from New Rochelle: what people ask
What lake page sits closest to the New Rochelle Census point?
Oakland Lake, 11 miles south.
How far is the first launch from New Rochelle?
Hudson River access, Westchester County (south), 7 miles away.
What is the nearest walk-in fishing spot to New Rochelle?
Five Islands Park, under a mile off.
Which store sells bait closest to New Rochelle?
Nearest on the list: Nichols Yacht Yard (3 miles).
Can New Rochelle anglers reach a walleye lake?
DEC lists no walleye for the lake pages close by.
Which county page covers New Rochelle?
It lies in Westchester County.
Where do New Rochelle fly anglers fish?
Pocantico River, roughly 16 miles, Stocked 1.9 mi; 640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (71.6 acres).
Can I fish trout year-round near New Rochelle?
On inland trout streams, harvest runs April 1 to October 15; release-only with artificial lures the rest of the year.
How much do a few days of fishing near New Rochelle cost?
A nonresident year is $50.00; day and week licenses are $10.00 and $28.00.
What does DEC stock close to New Rochelle?
Yes: in 2025 DEC stocked 8,920 fish nearby, the most brown trout in Kensico Reservoir (8,920).
Start a fishing weekend from New Rochelle
Each lake and stream above has a page of its own.