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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cannonsville Reservoir
Delaware County, New York · about 4,020 acres (6.3 sq mi)
53°F water, level rising, calm tomorrow morning.
About Cannonsville Reservoir
Cannonsville Reservoir is a reservoir in Delaware County, New York, covering about 4,020 acres. Cannonsville Dam holds it back on the West Branch Delaware River. Cannonsville Reservoir, completed in 1964, is the most recently built reservoir in the New York City water supply system.
From end to end it runs about 9.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 41 miles. At about 1,150 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Deposit lies about 2.3 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 4,020 acres (6.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 41 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,150 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Cannonsville Dam, West Branch Delaware River
- County
- Delaware County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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
Lakes like Cannonsville Reservoir in New York usually hold 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. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
5 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
Rising 0.4 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:49 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cannonsville Reservoir
- Depositabout 2.3 mi southwest
- Waltonabout 6.4 mi northeast
- Unadillaabout 12 mi north
- Sidneyabout 12 mi north
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Questions about Cannonsville Reservoir
What fish are in Cannonsville Reservoir?
Lakes like Cannonsville 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 Cannonsville 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 Cannonsville Reservoir?
About 4,020 acres, with about 41 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cannonsville Reservoir?
Deposit is about 2.3 miles southwest; Walton is about 6.4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Cannonsville Reservoir today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cannonsville Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
