Reservoir · New York
Neversink Reservoir near Neversink
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.35 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Rain
Temp 65°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 71°F / Low 57°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 54°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Neversink Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Neversink Reservoir is a New York City DEP West-of-Hudson drinking-water reservoir managed as a two-story coldwater fishery. NYSDEC documents annual brown-trout stocking and landlocked Atlantic salmon stocking, and Region 3 special regulations include an Atlantic salmon season. Public fishing requires a current DEP access permit. Live condition class is unchanged by this Fishery surface.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NYSDEC 2019 trout and salmon assessment: brown trout collected; reservoir managed with annual yearling brown-trout stocking. NYC reservoir overview: brown trout are the primary coldwater fish in NYC reservoirs.
Source: NYSDEC
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NYSDEC NYC Reservoir Fishing: landlocked Atlantic salmon are stocked in West Branch and Neversink reservoirs. Region 3 special regulations list an Atlantic salmon season on Neversink Reservoir. The 2019 gill-net survey collected 63 landlocked salmon.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Occasional
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
NYSDEC 2019 survey collected one rainbow trout. Not treated as a primary Neversink target. Existing catalog targetSpecies labels are not copied as verified primaries.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Deep Catskill drinking-water reservoir. Shore fishing occurs around much of the shoreline under DEP permit rules. Ice fishing is prohibited. Morphology fields are intentionally unset and are not thermal evidence.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
NYC DEP access permit required. Ice fishing is prohibited. Use or possession of smelt is prohibited. Catalog coordinates are a USGS monitoring reference, not a verified launch pin.
Stocking information
NYSDEC manages Neversink with annual yearling brown-trout stocking and landlocked Atlantic salmon stocking. Confirm current official stocking; quantities are not hard-coded here.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Region 3 special regulations apply, including Atlantic salmon April 1–October 15, 15-inch minimum, daily limit 3. Ice fishing is prohibited. A NYC DEP access permit and a New York fishing license are required. Confirm current NYSDEC and DEP rules before fishing. This Fishery surface does not change Monitoring-Backed, Estimated, or Unavailable class.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Public Access
Restricted
Description
Neversink Reservoir is a New York City DEP drinking-water reservoir trout fishery. Public fishing requires current DEP recreation access rules.
