Croton Falls Reservoir trout stocking
Carmel, Southeast, Putnam County, New York · lake
Croton Falls Reservoir was last stocked 18 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2025). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2023. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.
River conditions
USGS gage: WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER NEAR CROTON FALLS NY (2 km away).
- Flow
- 46 cfs
- much lower than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 3.33 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Croton Falls Reservoir
- Overnight51°FMostly Cloudywind 7 to 10 mph
- Friday69°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain19% rain · wind 13 mph
- Friday Night53°FRain Likely57% rain · wind 12 to 15 mph
- Saturday64°FRain78% rain · wind 16 mph
- Saturday Night54°FRain81% rain · wind 15 mph
- Sunday64°FRain81% rain · wind 13 to 16 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Croton Falls Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 3 | 6,630 | 2,210 | 8.4 in |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 to 31, 2026planned | Brown trout | 2,250 | ||
| Apr 1 to 30, 2025 | Brown trout | 2,230 | ||
| Apr 1 to 30, 2024 | Brown trout | 2,270 | ||
| Apr 1 to 30, 2023 | Brown trout | 2,130 |
From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go.
Where is Croton Falls Reservoir?
Carmel, Southeast, Putnam County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Croton Falls Reservoir
- Lake Gileadlake · 2 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Lake Gleneidalake · 3 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Titicus Reservoirlake · 4 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- West Branch Reservoirlake · 4 mistocked May 1, 2025
- West Branch Reservoirlake · 4 mistocked Oct 1, 2023
- Bog Brook Reslake · 5 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Bog Brook Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Titicus Riverstream · 6 mistocked Mar 1, 2025
All stocked waters in Putnam CountyStocked this week in New York
Questions about Croton Falls Reservoir
- When was Croton Falls Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (brown trout, 2,230 fish), according to New York agency reports.
- How often is Croton Falls Reservoir stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Croton Falls Reservoir?
- Brown trout (3 stockings, 6,630 fish).