The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Croton Falls Reservoir
Putnam County, New York · about 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Croton Falls Reservoir
Croton Falls Reservoir spreads over about 930 acres in Putnam County, New York.
It stretches about 3.2 miles end to end with roughly 14.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 310 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Heritage Hills, is about 1.4 miles southwest. Danbury, the nearest city, is about 10 miles east.
- Size
- About 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- County
- Putnam County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Croton Falls Reservoir
- Heritage Hillsabout 1.4 mi southwest
- Carmel Hamletabout 1.6 mi northwest
- Brewsterabout 1.8 mi northeast
- Carmelabout 2.2 mi north
- Danburynearest city, about 10 mi east
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Questions about Croton Falls Reservoir
What fish are in Croton Falls Reservoir?
Lakes like Croton Falls Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Croton Falls Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Croton Falls Reservoir?
About 930 acres, with about 14.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Croton Falls Reservoir?
Heritage Hills is about 1.4 miles southwest; Carmel Hamlet is about 1.6 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Croton Falls Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Croton Falls Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
