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1,420-acre reservoir near Neversink. The lake tops out around 166 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 1,483 acres of water rimmed by 16.4 miles of bank. With a shoreline index of 3, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 10% of this chart. Call it 4.2 mi long by 2 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Sullivan County. The nearest mapped water is Morningside Lake, 7 mi to the south.
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. Summer rainbow trout concentrate at Creek inflow, a prime-rated inflow / creek mouth around 33 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (33 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (30 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Creek inflow (33 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: smallmouth bass in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 20 to 45 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 5 ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (30 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (75 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 10 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 160 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026* | Brown Trout | 3,330 | ~8" |
| May 2025* | Landlocked Salmon | 3,090 | ~6.9" |
| May 2025* | Brown Trout | 3,300 | ~7.5" |
| May 2024* | Landlocked Salmon | 3,000 | ~7.3" |
| May 2024* | Brown Trout | 3,370 | ~8.2" |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: NYSDEC fish-stocking lists, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New York waters are set by the New York DEC — and special regulations can apply to Neversink Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official New York fishing regulations →
Neversink Reservoir is about 166 ft (51 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target rainbow trout, smallmouth bass on Neversink Reservoir.
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per NYSDEC fish-stocking lists records, Neversink Reservoir was most recently stocked April 2026 with 3,330 brown trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Neversink Reservoir is regulated by the New York DEC. Check the official New York regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all New York fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.