Cross River Reservoir located just east of Katonah is one of the areas best trout waters.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 331 feet
Area: 915 acres
Shoreline Length: 12.4 miles
Maximum Depth: 120 feet
Mean Depth: 36 feet
Town: Bedford
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. Contact the DEP at: [email protected] or call 1-800-575- LAND (5263)
Fish Species:
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Carp and Panfish.
Fishing:
This NYC reservoir is stocked annually with over 6,000 brown trout. It is common for anglers to catch brown trout weighing over 5 pounds. Anglers have success targeting browns trolling spoons or using sawbellies. The largemouth and smallmouth bass also reach an impressive size; try using crankbaits and jigs along the shoreline to catch them.
