The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alcove Reservoir
Albany County, New York · about 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Alcove Reservoir
Alcove Reservoir spreads over about 1,330 acres in Albany County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.2 miles. At about 610 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Ravena, is about 5.7 miles east. The closest city is Albany, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- County
- Albany County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 51°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alcove Reservoir
- Ravenaabout 5.7 mi east
- Castleton-on-Hudsonabout 9.6 mi east
- Delmarabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Voorheesvilleabout 9.8 mi north
- Albanynearest city, about 14 mi northeast
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Questions about Alcove Reservoir
What fish are in Alcove Reservoir?
Lakes like Alcove Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alcove Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Alcove Reservoir?
About 1,330 acres, with about 14.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alcove Reservoir?
Ravena is about 5.7 miles east; Castleton-on-Hudson is about 9.6 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Alcove Reservoir today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alcove Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
