🐟 What fish can you catch in Cortlandt?

Most commonly caught species around Cortlandt , NY : Largemouth bass - 44,054 reported catches Bluegill - 7,684 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,992 reported catches Black crappie - 3,573 reported catches Striped bass - 3,553 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cortlandt fishing reports?

The latest Cortlandt , NY fishing reports are: @timbot316 reported a nice Chain pickerel at New Croton Reservoir . @Basskisser74 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Muscoot Reservoir . @jjdenman reported a nice Largemouth bass at King Arthur Pond . @bennettbookis reported a nice Largemouth bass . @roberthaze reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake . .

Fishing in Cortlandt, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cortlandt, New York?

Anglers in Cortlandt , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Ramapo River , Hackensack River , Kensico Reservoir , New Croton Reservoir .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Cortlandt?

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Top fish species in Cortlandt

Latest Cortlandt fishing reports

Chain pickerel

New Croton Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Muscoot Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

King Arthur Pond

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

New Croton Reservoir

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Black crappie

Winding Hills County Park Pond (West)

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Winding Hills County Park Pond (West)

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Cortlandt

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Closed

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12"

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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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41°15′19.1″N 73°54′6.8″W

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FAQ about Cortlandt fishing

Anglers in Cortlandt, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Ramapo River, Hackensack River, Kensico Reservoir, and New Croton Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Cortlandt, NY:

Largemouth bass - 44,054 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,684 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,992 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,573 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,553 reported catches

The latest Cortlandt, NY fishing reports are:

@timbot316 reported a nice Chain pickerel at New Croton Reservoir.
@Basskisser74 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Muscoot Reservoir.
@jjdenman reported a nice Largemouth bass at King Arthur Pond.
@bennettbookis reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@roberthaze reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake.

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