Fishing near Yonkers, New York
Westchester County, population 211,569.
- 11 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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The water around Yonkers, briefly
At the 2020 Census the city of Yonkers in Westchester County had 211,569 residents. Drive about 11 miles southwest for Harlem Meer, the nearest lake page. Kensico Reservoir covers the most water nearby: 1,336 acres. A 2 miles drive reaches Hudson River access, Westchester County (south), the closest launch. Tidal Hudson River sits some 2 miles off.
For trout, Pocantico River is 15 miles off. For fishing from land, Nature Study Woods Trail/ Twin Lakes Park is 3 miles away. The nearby waters below got 9,550 stocked fish in 2025.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Yonkers; distances are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Meer | 11 miles southwest | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie | |
| Kensico Reservoir | 12 miles northeast | 1,336 | 0 | stocked | brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass |
| Rockland Lake | 14 miles north | 277 | 1 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie | |
| Kissena Lake | 14 miles south | 8 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch | |
| Oakland Lake | 14 miles southeast | 10 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish | |
| Baisley Pond | 19 miles south | 23 | 0 | largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie |
Moving water within reach of Yonkers
- Pocantico River15 miles, Stocked 1.9 mi; 640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (71.6 acres)
NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes species column and DEC trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
The Yonkers fishing map
- Hudson River access, Westchester County (south)Hudson River, 2 miles
- Hudson River access, Westchester County (south)Hudson River, 6 miles
- Hudson River access, Rockland County (south)Hudson River, 7 miles
- Stepping Stone Park and MarinaLong Island Sound, 11 miles
- Manorhaven Beach ParkManhasset Bay, 11 miles
Shore spots a short walk or drive from Yonkers
- Nature Study Woods Trail/ Twin Lakes Park, 3 miles
- Riverdale Waterfront Promenade and Fishing AccessHudson River, 4 miles
- Co-Op City fishing access, Bronx CountyHutchinson River, 6 miles
- Five Islands Park, 6 miles
- Inwood Hill ParkHarlem River, 6 miles
- Hudson Park and Beach, 6 miles
DEC launches and fishing sites, DEC marine access layers, retrieved October 2026.
Big water within a drive of Yonkers
- Tidal Hudson River2 miles to the nearest listed access
- Long Island Sound3 miles to the nearest listed access
- New York Harbor6 miles to the nearest listed access
- South Shore of Long Island13 miles to the nearest listed access
Distances to the nearest DEC launch or access point on each water.
Nearby stocking for Yonkers, 2025
| Water | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Kensico Reservoir | Brown Trout | 8,920 |
| Pocantico River | Brown Trout | 630 |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), data.ny.gov, for the lake and stream pages nearest Yonkers; retrieved October 2026.
How streams near Yonkers are flowing
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River At Ny Botanical Garden At Bronx Ny | 43 cfs, 0.62 ft gage height | Oct 26 7:30 pm |
| Hackensack River At West Nyack Ny | 17 cfs, 2.52 ft gage height | Oct 26 7:45 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 26, 2026 8:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Shops, license agents and guides near Yonkers
Tackle sellers serving Yonkers
- Dyckman Marinamarina, New York, 6 miles
- Frank's Sport Shop, Inc.sporting goods store, Bronx, 7 miles
- Nichols Yacht Yardmarina, Mamaroneck, 7 miles
- McMichael Rushmore Yardmarina, Mamaroneck, 7 miles
- City Island Yaht Sales & Marinamarina, Bronx, 7 miles
- Jacks Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bronx, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1 Maple Avenuesporting goods store, White Plains, 8 miles
- Minneford Marinamarina, Bronx, 8 miles
Buying a license near Yonkers
- Vintage Arms IncYonkers, under a mile
- City of YonkersYonkers, 2 miles
- Cornells HardwareEastchester, 3 miles
- RT Smoke N Gun ShopMount Vernon, 3 miles
- Town of EastchesterEastchester, 3 miles
OpenStreetMap shops, DEC license issuing agents and the DEC licensed guide list (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 2026.
Seasons that apply near Yonkers
Freshwater anglers aged 16 and up buy a DEC license: $25.00 a year for New York residents, $50.00 for visitors, $5.00 for residents 70 and over. One-day licenses cost $5.00 for residents and $10.00 for nonresidents; seven-day ones $12.00 and $28.00. Salt water takes no license, only the free Recreational Marine Fishing Registry from age 16.
| 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.
Nearby to Yonkers, by distance
Home bases for trips to Yonkers
- Bronxville2 miles
- Tuckahoe2 miles
- Hastings-on-Hudson3 miles
- Mount Vernon3 miles
- Eastchester3 miles
Yonkers across county lines
- Westchester CountyDEC Region 3
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Answers for anglers leaving from Yonkers
Can someone staying in Yonkers reach a lake page quickly?
Harlem Meer, 11 miles southwest.
Which DEC or coastal launch is nearest Yonkers?
Closest: Hudson River access, Westchester County (south), 2 miles.
Can Yonkers visitors fish from a bank or pier nearby?
Nature Study Woods Trail/ Twin Lakes Park, roughly 3 miles.
Can Yonkers anglers pick up live bait close by?
Start with Dyckman Marina, 6 miles out.
Which nearby lake lists walleye for Yonkers?
The DEC species columns nearby skip walleye.
Which county does Yonkers belong to?
Westchester County.
How far must Yonkers fly anglers go for a trout stream page?
Pocantico River at 15 miles; Stocked 1.9 mi; 640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (71.6 acres).
On which dates may Yonkers anglers keep stream trout?
Keep trout from April 1 through October 15; winter is release only.
Does the DEC sell a short license for a Yonkers trip?
Expect $10.00 a day or $28.00 a week as a nonresident, $50.00 for the year.
Which nearby water gets the most stocked fish for Yonkers anglers?
Yes: in 2025 DEC stocked 9,550 fish nearby, the most brown trout in Kensico Reservoir (8,920).
Base a fishing trip in Yonkers
Launch pages give ramp type, parking and directions.