Carp Fishing In Region 3
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) are an increasing popular sportfish in southeastern New York. They are widely distributed and may be found in many of the region's reservoirs, lakes and rivers. Average size is about 5 to 10 pounds, with fish from 15 to 20 pounds sometimes caught. A New York record 50.25 pound common carp was caught in 1995 at Tomhannock Reservoir, located northeast of Albany.
Carp feed on a variety of foods including small benthic animals such as snails, annelids, midge larvae, and crustaceans, as well as filamentous algae. Anglers who pursue this species often use bread dough, canned corn or a variety of commercial baits.
Learn more about carp fishing, including the type of equipment and bait you'll need and the best methods to use when trying to catch this fish.
Below are some good carp fishing waters in Southeastern NY, listed by county:
Dutchess County
Fishkill Creek - Town of Fishkill
Hudson River
Wappinger Lake
Orange County
Hudson River
Putnam County
Diverting Reservoir *
East Branch Reservoir *
Hudson River
Rockland County
Rockland Lake
Sullivan County
Mongaup Falls Reservoir
Rondout Reservoir *
Swinging Bridge Reservoir
Ulster County
Ashokan Reservoir *
Hudson River
Sturgeon Pool
Wallkill River
Westchester County
Amawalk Reservoir *
Cross River Reservoir *
Muscoot Reservoir *
New Croton Reservoir *
* New York City Department of Environmental Protection Fishing Access Permit required to fish in these waters. Visit the NYC DEP website to find more details on fishing these locations and how to apply for a NYC DEP Access Permit (leaves DEC website).
For additional fishing opportunities in Region 3, visit the Southeastern NY Fishing page.
