Putnam County · reservoir · 603 acres
Croton Falls Reservoir
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Croton Falls Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
79°
62°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
9 mph
10%
Sun
Overcast
86°
68°
12 mph
25%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,250 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,230 | 7.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,270 | 8.4" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Middle Branch Croton River0.4 mi
- West Branch Croton River1.7 mistocked May 11, 2026
- East Branch Croton River1.7 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Lake Gilead1.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Holly Stream1.6 mi
- Michael Brook2.2 mi
- Middle Branch Reservoir2.6 mi
- Lake Casse2.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Croton Falls Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Croton Falls Reservoir?+
Croton Falls Reservoir is stocked with Brown Trout in Putnam County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Croton Falls Reservoir?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Croton Falls Reservoir?+
Croton Falls Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.