Reservoir · Monticello, Sullivan, New York
Swinging Bridge Reservoir near Fowlersville
Location Snapshot
Swinging Bridge Reservoir near Fowlersville is a Catskills reservoir with forested shoreline, deep coves, points, and mixed coolwater habitat. Smallmouth bass and walleye are important targets, with trout and other reservoir species adding seasonal variety.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because the available water observations are too old.
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
- The latest water observations are too old to support a reliable fishing-window recommendation.
Watch for
- The readings shown below are historical and may not reflect current conditions.
Current Readings
Historical water information is available, but no current observation is available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 10 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Thu 2 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Thu 6 AM
Clear
Temp 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 63°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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 Swinging Bridge 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
Brown trout, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass are primary in Swinging Bridge Reservoir near Fowlersville at Monticello. Brown trout are stocked, and largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are established. Walleye are common and established. It covers 889 acres, averages 38 feet deep, and reaches 120 feet.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Stocking information
Brown trout are stocked in Swinging Bridge Reservoir near Fowlersville.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Monticello, Sullivan, 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
Town
Monticello
County
Sullivan
Surface Area
889 acres
Maximum Depth
120 ft
Average Depth
38 ft
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Brown Trout, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Brown Bullhead, White Perch
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available