Trout Season Opens

Trout anglers will find many fine fishing opportunities in Putnam County 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 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 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.