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
Pepacton Reservoir
Delaware County, New York · 5,730 acres (8.9 sq mi)
54°F water, level rising, calm tomorrow morning.
About Pepacton Reservoir
In Delaware County, New York, Pepacton Reservoir covers 5,730 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Downsville Dam on the East Branch Delaware River. Pepacton Reservoir is the largest reservoir by volume in the New York City water supply system.
From end to end it runs about 14 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 48 miles. Its surface is about 1,260 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 180 ft. The nearest town, Walton, is about 10 miles west.
- Size
- 5,730 acres (8.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 180 ft
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 14 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,260 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Downsville Dam, East 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
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 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 in Pepacton Reservoir
Anglers come to Pepacton Reservoir for trout. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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 0.9 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 6:47 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pepacton Reservoir
- Waltonabout 10 mi west
- Delhiabout 11 mi northwest
- Livingston Manorabout 12 mi south
- Libertyabout 19 mi south
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Questions about Pepacton Reservoir
What fish are in Pepacton Reservoir?
Pepacton Reservoir holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pepacton Reservoir?
About 180 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Pepacton Reservoir?
5,730 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pepacton Reservoir?
Walton is about 10 miles west; Delhi is about 11 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Pepacton Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pepacton Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
