Fishing in Ulster County, New York

What this local map set contains

The Ulster County directory currently covers 5 lakes or reservoirs. 5 charts use measured bathymetry from a published source; none rely on modeled contours. Recorded maximum depths range from 17 to 172 ft, with a median of 80 ft. Those figures describe each chart's deepest recorded or modeled point, not a safe navigation depth.

Species records are attached to 5 of 5 waters. The most frequently cataloged targets are Smallmouth Bass (3), Brown Trout (2), Chain Pickerel (2), Largemouth Bass (2) and Rainbow Trout (2). These are coverage counts, not abundance estimates or catch forecasts; open the individual map to see the evidence and seasonal context attached to that water.

Three useful maps to compare first

1. Rondout Reservoir: 170 ft maximum; survey-backed contours; 5 cataloged target species.
2. Sturgeon Pool: 80 ft maximum; survey-backed contours; 5 cataloged target species.
3. Ashokan Reservoir: 172 ft maximum; survey-backed contours; 4 cataloged target species.

Start with a survey-backed chart when exact contour shape matters most. Use a modeled chart as broad planning context, then verify depths on the water. Comparing the three examples above also shows whether this area offers one dominant basin type or genuinely different shallow, deep, lake and river options. Access is separate from map coverage: confirm launches, shore rights, closures and posted rules before making the trip.