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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Neversink Reservoir
Sullivan County, New York · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
50°F water, level steady, calm tomorrow morning.
About Neversink Reservoir
Neversink Reservoir is a lake in Sullivan County, New York, covering about 1,020 acres.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end with roughly 11.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,430 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Liberty, is about 4.5 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Sullivan 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 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 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
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°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
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
Steady over 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 6:46 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Neversink Reservoir
- Libertyabout 4.5 mi southwest
- Fallsburgabout 6.5 mi southeast
- South Fallsburgabout 7.8 mi south
- Livingston Manorabout 8.8 mi northwest
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Questions about Neversink Reservoir
What fish are in Neversink Reservoir?
Lakes like Neversink 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 Neversink 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 Neversink Reservoir?
About 1,020 acres, with about 11.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Neversink Reservoir?
Liberty is about 4.5 miles southwest; Fallsburg is about 6.5 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Neversink Reservoir today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Neversink Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
