The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ashokan Reservoir
Ulster County, New York · about 6,330 acres (9.9 sq mi)
54°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Ashokan Reservoir
In Ulster County, New York, Ashokan Reservoir covers about 6,330 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Olivebridge Dam on the Esopus Creek. The Ashokan Reservoir is divided by a dividing weir into East and West basins and is part of New York City's water supply.
From end to end it runs about 9 miles with roughly 31 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 580 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 190 ft. West Hurley is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 6,330 acres (9.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 190 ft
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 9 miles
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Olivebridge Dam, Esopus Creek
- County
- Ulster County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 54°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.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ashokan Reservoir
- West Hurleyon the shore
- Shokanabout 1 mi east
- Zenaabout 2.2 mi east
- Woodstockabout 2.9 mi northeast
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Questions about Ashokan Reservoir
What fish are in Ashokan Reservoir?
Lakes like Ashokan Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ashokan Reservoir?
About 190 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Ashokan Reservoir?
About 6,330 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ashokan Reservoir?
West Hurley is on the shore; Shokan is about 1 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Ashokan Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ashokan Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
