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Ice Fishing in Putnam County

Location, fish species and regulation information for popular ice fishing waters in Putnam County.
Putnam County Regulations
Water Location
Bog Brook Reservoir** East of Brewster Special Regulations Apply
Boyd Corners Reservoir** Northwest of Carmel
Croton Falls Reservoir** South of Carmel
Diverting Reservoir** South of Brewster
East Branch Reservoir (Sodom)** East of Brewster
Lake Gilead** South of Carmel
Lake Gleneida** Carmel
Middle Branch Reservoir (Tilly Foster)** West of Brewster
West Branch Reservoir** Carmel
White Pond North of Carmel off Rt. 52
Canopus Lake Rt. 301 West of Taconic Pkwy. Statewide Regulations Apply
Lake Carmel North of Carmel
Lake Mahopac Mahopac
Oscawanna Lake Putnam Valley
Putnam Lake Northeast of Brewster

* General statewide regulations apply to species not listed. Consult your fishing regulations guide for more details.

** New York City owned waters. A free NY City Public Access Permit is required. Information available at: 1-800-575-5263 or on the NYC Environmental Protection website (leaves DEC website)