Middle Branch Reservoir located just west of Brewster is part of the NYC Watershed and provides great fishing opportunities.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 367 feet
Area: 395 acres
Shoreline Length: 6.3 miles
Max Depth: 62 feet
Mean Depth: 31 feet
Town: Southeast
Access:
Access is provided by the New York City DEP. A free NYC DEP watershed access permit is required. Rowboats must be approved and registered by the NYC DEP.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Muskellunge, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bullhead and Common Carp.
Fishing:
Middle Branch is stocked yearly with 1,000 tiger muskies. Tiger muskies can grow to be over 40" and can be a challenge to the most advanced anglers. Look for tiger muskies around weedlines using large inline spinners, crankbaits and spoons. Middle Branch also has a healthy population of bass and panfish.