FISHING AT WEST POINT
ELIGIBILITY
ACCESS
PERMITS
GUEST ANGLERS
A guest pass is issued to guest sponsor (permitee), not the guest. A sponsor can bring two guests or one guest and one walker. Guests may not bring their own guests or walkers.
A guest pass is considered invalid if the primary fishing permit of the guest sponsor expires. Guest passes will be considered valid again if sponsor purchases new permit.
NON-FISHING WALKERS
Fishing at West Point is closed to the General Public.
General Public users may neither purchase fishing permits nor fish alone at West Point.
Users that do not fit in to any of the other eleven Customer Types available at West Point, may qualify to hunt big game under restricted conditions at West Point as General Public hunters. Howeverm General Public users may not hunt small game, waterfowl, upland birds, nor trap, fish, or collect firewood on their own at West Point. See Customer Type definitions on New User Page HERE for more information.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
As of 2019, anglers acessing certain water bodies must check-in when going out to fish and come back when checking out of fishing. See the table below to find out if angler must check-in/check-out when looking to fish.
|
Do I Need to Check In to Fish Here? |
Is this Area a Training Area or a Non-Training Area? |
|
Do I Need to Check In to Fish Here? |
Is this Area a Training Area or a Non-Training Area? |
Beaver Pond |
Yes |
Training Area |
Long Pond |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Brooks Hollow |
Yes |
Training Area |
Lusk Reservoir |
No |
Non Training Area |
Bull Pond |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Mine Lake |
Yes |
Training Area |
Cragston Lakes |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Popolopen Lake |
Yes |
Training Area |
Cranberry Pond |
Yes |
Training Area |
Round Pond |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Lake Frederick |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Stilwell Lake |
Yes |
Training Area |
Lake Georgina |
Yes |
Training Area |
Weyants Pond |
Yes |
Training Area |
Long Pond |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Wilkins Pond |
No |
Non-Training Area |
|
Do I Need to Check In To Fish Here? |
Is this Area a Training Area or Non Training Area? |
Highland Brook |
Yes |
Training Area - Z1 |
Hudson River |
No |
Non-Training Area |
Mineral Springs Brook |
Yes |
Training Area - L |
Popolopen Brook (upstream) |
Yes |
Non-Training Area |
Popolopen Brook (downstream) |
Yes |
Non-Training Area |
Queensboro Brook |
Yes |
Training Area - CS |
Trout Brook |
Yes |
Training Area - L |
FOR ALL FISHING AT REQUIRED LOCATIONS
Check-In at Non-Required Locations: It is possible for users to check-in even at non-required locations and this is encouraged. Checking in allows Natural Resource Branch to better understand area usage and lets users report harvest. Understanding usage and harvest better allows Natural Resources to manage the fishing program for the sake of anglers and natural resources alike.
Anglers can pursue a wide variety of fish on the West Point Military Reservation.
|
LMB |
SMB |
TRO |
SUN |
CAT |
PIC |
CRA |
BUL |
PER |
WAL |
TIG |
Bull Pond |
LMB |
--- |
TRO |
SUN |
--- |
--- |
--- |
BUL |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Beaver Pond |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
--- |
PIC |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Round Pond |
LMB |
--- |
TRO |
SUN |
CAT |
PIC |
CRA |
BUL |
YEL |
--- |
--- |
Lusk Reservoir |
LMB |
--- |
TRO |
SUN |
--- |
PIC |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Highland Brook |
--- |
--- |
TRO |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Cragston Lakes |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
CRA |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Lake Georgina |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
--- |
--- |
--- |
BUL |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Lake Frederick |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
CAT |
--- |
--- |
BUL |
PER |
--- |
--- |
Mine Lake |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
CAT |
PIC |
--- |
BUL |
PER |
--- |
--- |
Popolopen Lake |
LMB |
SMB |
--- |
SUN |
CAT |
PIC |
CRA |
BUL |
PER |
WAL |
TIG |
Weyants Pond |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
--- |
--- |
CRA |
BUL |
PER |
--- |
--- |
Wilkins Pond |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
--- |
--- |
--- |
BUL |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Stilwell Lake |
LMB |
SMB |
--- |
SUN |
--- |
PIC |
CRA |
BUL |
PER |
WAL |
TIG |
Cranberry Pond |
LMB |
--- |
--- |
SUN |
--- |
--- |
CRA |
BUL |
PER |
--- |
--- |
Queensboro Brook |
--- |
--- |
TRO |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Mineral Springs Brook |
--- |
--- |
TRO |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
Key | |||
LMB | Largemouth Bass | CRA | Black Crappie |
SMB | Smallmouth Bass | BUL | Bullhead species |
TRO | Trout species* | PER | Yellow Perch |
SUN | Sunfish species* | WAL | Walleye (formerly stocked) |
CAT | Channel Catfish | TIG | Tiger Muskellunge (stocked) |
PIC | Chain Pickerel |
Boats may be used in all West Point waters with the following restrictions:
Power-Boats: Powerboats (internal combustion engines) may be used only on Stilwell and Popolopen Lakes. Daily powerboat permits are available at the Round Pond Recreation Area office.
Non-Power Boats: Non-power boats, including boats powered by electric motors, may be used in all waters except Lusk Reservoir where ONLY boats using oars and paddles are allowed.
PFD/Life Vests: All boaters must have a U.S. Coast-Guard approved personal flotation device for each passenger. If Outdoor Recreation boats are stationed at the pond, it is noted. Boat passes are available at the Round Pond Recreation Office.
For information on and pricing of boat and equipment rentals please contact MWR Outdoor Recreation at (845) 938-2503.
Availability - As a miltary installation, mission related activities and safety take precedence at West Point. Areas are often closed due training, range fire, and inclement weather/road conditions. To see areas status today/tomorrow, see Areas HERE or Interactive Map HERE.
Gates & Keys - Access to some areas may be restricted due to locked gates e.g. Cranberry Pond, adjacent to areas downrange of artillery, is often closed. Range Control has discontinued its policy of lending keys to hunters/anglers. Locked gates will remain locked.
Roads - for 2WD passenger-type privately owned vehicles is described variably by road as excellent, good, fair, and poor. In most cases pickup trucks and 4WD vehicles with high ground clearance should have little difficulty in reaching the areas during dry road conditions.
Stilwell Lake Shore Fishing Prohibited - Shore fishing from Stilwell Lake is not permitted due to potential interference with training and downrange artillery firing. All access to Lake Stilwell is therefore through the MWR maintained boat launch only.
Hudson River Fishing: Shore fishing in the Hudson River from West Point or Constitution Island is allowed and requires a West Point fishing permit. Fishing from watercraft is considered fishing off West Point and is free of this requirement.
RULES & REGULATIONS
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ALL FISHING ACTIVITIES
SAFETY
FISHING MAPS, CHARTS AND AREA REGULATIONS
OTHER GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
APPLIES TO ALL FISHING ACTIVITIES
HARVEST/TAKE REPORT
Understanding usage and harvest better allows Natural Resources to manage the fishing program for the sake of anglers and natural resources alike.
In the past, Angler Diary Program existed allowing anglers to record their catches over the season and then turn in this at season's end. This program was discontinued.
All anglers must have a New York fishing license and a West Point fishing permit to fish at West Point. West Point discontinued the in-person sale of NYS fishing licenses over five years ago.
Anglers looking to purchase NYS Fishing License may do so online via the NYSDECAL System HERE, via telephone at 1 (845) 866-933-2257, at local town offices or sporting goods retailers.
To purchase a license, you need a previous license issued by any state or Canadian province if recognized by New York State or proof of completion of a Hunter Education Safety course from any state.
Military personnel stationed in New York qualify for resident licenses. A New York driver's license or a copy of your assignment orders will satisfy the proof of residency requirement. Cadets from other states as full-time students also qualify for New York resident licenses.
Please note: NYS fishing licenses purchased online are instantly valid, hunting licenses/tags purchased online or by phone, require a wait of up to 14 business days to receive your licenses/tags by mail before going hunting. To get licenses/tags instantly, purchase them in person.
NOTE REGARDING ALL INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE: All hunting, trapping, and fishing on West Point must be in accordance with New York State regulations and West Point regulations as stated in USMA Regulation 215-5. All information posted here is meant to supplement New York State regulations as set by the NYSDEC and West Point Regulations as stated in USMA Regulation 215-5. No information posted here should be interpreted as authorizing individuals to otherwise violate New York State regulations or West Point regulations as stated In USMA Regulation 215-5. If any clarification is necessary, please contact the Natural Resource Branch Office.