Trout anglers will find many fine fishing opportunities on stream segments downstream of nine New York City
Reservoirs. Combined these nine stream segments offer over 13 miles of publicly accessible trout water. In most cases
brown trout are the most common species, while in others rainbow and sometimes even an occasional brook trout provide
diversity. Note: A new free Public Access Permit is required in order to fish these waters (except the Croton River – New
Croton Reservoir Outlet) as well as the NYC reservoirs. Applications may be obtained at Town Halls, and local
tackle/sports shops within the watershed, and on the DEP’s Web site:
www.nyc.gov/watershedrecreation
Boats are permitted for individual waters only and must be left lakeside. Outboard motors (both gas and
electric), sailboats, canoes and inflatable boats are not permitted.