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Croton Falls Reservoir
Lake · Carmel, New York
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 69 ft³/s
- Gage height 3.47 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER NEAR CROTON FALLS NY (0.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01374701, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 56 ft³/s over 32 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Artificial lake, part of NYC's water supply, with boating, marinas & fishing for brown trout.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch and 6 more species.
9 fish species in 17 public records within 2 km of Croton Falls Reservoir since 2000.
- 6 records · 2003
- 3 records · 2003
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens2 records · 2001
- 1 record · 2003
- Chain Pickerel Esox niger1 record · 2001
- 1 record · 2001
- White Perch Morone americana1 record · 2001
- Golden Shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas1 record · 2001
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- Rainbow Smelt Osmerus mordax1 record · 2001
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Lower Hudson watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croton Falls Reservoir?
- Croton Falls Reservoir is a lake in Carmel, New York.
- Can you swim at Croton Falls Reservoir?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Croton Falls Reservoir rated?
- Croton Falls Reservoir in Carmel, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 30 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Carmel, NY 10512
Carmel, New York 10512
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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