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
Roundout Reservoir
Ulster County, New York · about 1,860 acres (2.9 sq mi)
51°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Roundout Reservoir
Roundout Reservoir spreads over about 1,860 acres in Ulster County, New York.
It stretches about 5.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16.3 miles. At about 830 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Brownville lies about 2.2 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,860 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.3 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Ulster 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 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 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
Lakes like Roundout Reservoir in New York usually hold 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 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
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
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 6:45 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Roundout Reservoir
- Brownvilleabout 2.2 mi east
- Wawarsingabout 4.5 mi southeast
- Napanochabout 4.8 mi southeast
- Ellenvilleabout 5.9 mi southeast
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Questions about Roundout Reservoir
What fish are in Roundout Reservoir?
Lakes like Roundout 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 Roundout 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 Roundout Reservoir?
About 1,860 acres, with about 16.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Roundout Reservoir?
Brownville is about 2.2 miles east; Wawarsing is about 4.5 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Roundout Reservoir today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Roundout Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
