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
Swinging Bridge Reservoir
Sullivan County, New York · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Swinging Bridge Reservoir
Swinging Bridge Reservoir is a lake in Sullivan County, New York, covering about 750 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles with roughly 15 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,070 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Monticello, is about 4.8 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,070 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
Lakes like Swinging Bridge 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
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 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swinging Bridge Reservoir
- Monticelloabout 4.8 mi northeast
- South Fallsburgabout 8.6 mi northeast
- Barryvilleabout 9.2 mi southwest
- Rock Hillabout 9.4 mi east
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Questions about Swinging Bridge Reservoir
What fish are in Swinging Bridge Reservoir?
Lakes like Swinging Bridge 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 Swinging Bridge 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 Swinging Bridge Reservoir?
About 750 acres, with about 15 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swinging Bridge Reservoir?
Monticello is about 4.8 miles northeast; South Fallsburg is about 8.6 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Swinging Bridge Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Swinging Bridge Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
