Cannonsville Reservoir Fishing
A 4,718-acre New York reservoir in Delaware County.
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Say hello to Cannonsville Reservoir
On the NHD layer, Cannonsville Reservoir spreads across about 4,718 acres in Delaware County. The nearest village or town on the Census list is Deposit, around 8 miles off. It is a Capital Region and Northern Catskills water in DEC terms.
Its DEC roster includes brown trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, chain pickerel and common carp. Hatchery releases appear in 13 years of DEC lists starting 2011.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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DEC lists, records and stocking rows place these fish in Cannonsville Reservoir.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Getting on the water at Cannonsville Reservoir
No boat access for Cannonsville Reservoir is on file with DEC; nearby options are below.
Nearby ramps if Cannonsville Reservoir is busy
- Public Launch on Delaware River (West Branch) near Deposit (north)Delaware River (West Branch), 9 miles southwest
- Public Launch on Delaware River (West Branch) near WaltonDelaware River (West Branch), 9 miles east
- Bear Spring Mountain Wildlife Management AreaRuss Gray Pond, 9 miles east
- Public Launch on Delaware River (West Branch) near Deposit (south)Delaware River (West Branch), 9 miles southwest
- Bear Spring Mountain Campground & Day Use AreaLaunt Pond, 10 miles east
- Public Launch on Delaware River (East Branch) near Hancock (east)Delaware River (East Branch), 11 miles southeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Readings from the Cannonsville Reservoir gauge
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Near Kelsey Ny | 1,125.33 ft lake elevation | Oct 26 8:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026 9:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Sizes and bag limits at Cannonsville Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
The rows above repeat the statewide DEC table that applies at Cannonsville Reservoir.
Rules written only for Cannonsville Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice fishing | see DEC rules | open all year | Delaware County |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Stocking tallies for Cannonsville Reservoir
The DEC lists carry 4 stocking entries for Cannonsville Reservoir between 2023 and 2026, led by brown trout.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 6,760 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 6,690 | 7.2 in |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 6,820 | 8.5 in |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 6,380 | 8.8 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
How Cannonsville Reservoir compares locally
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonsville Reservoir | 4,718 | 0 | 6 | yes | |
| Launt Pond | 10 miles east | 13 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| East Sidney Lake | 15 miles north | 202 | 0 | 5 | |
| Pepacton Reservoir | 19 miles east | 5,727 | 0 | 6 | yes |
| Crystal Lake near Hankins, Sullivan County | 21 miles southeast | 38 | 1 | 1 | |
| Guilford Lake | 24 miles northwest | 76 | 1 | 0 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
The Cannonsville Reservoir neighborhood
Neighboring lakes of Cannonsville Reservoir
- Launt Pond10 miles east
- East Sidney Lake15 miles north
- Pepacton Reservoir19 miles east
- Crystal Lake near Hankins, Sullivan County21 miles southeast
- Guilford Lake24 miles northwest
Bait and tackle stops for Cannonsville Reservoir
- Al's Sport Shopsporting goods store, Downsville, 15 miles
- Hilltop Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Afton, 18 miles
- Trout Town Fliesbait and tackle shop, Sullivan, 22 miles
- Baxter Housebait and tackle shop, Sullivan, 22 miles
- Beaverkill Anglerbait and tackle shop, Roscoe, 22 miles
Captains and guides near Cannonsville Reservoir
- Pepacton Guide Servicefishing guide, Arkville
- River of Life Guide Servicefishing guide, Deposit
- The Catskill Anglerfishing guide, Catskill, Roscoe
- Tight Lines Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, East Branch
Overnight options close to Cannonsville Reservoir
- Deposit8 miles
- Walton8 miles
- Sidney15 miles
Cannonsville Reservoir and the counties it spans
- Delaware Countycounty seat Delhi
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Photographs of the species found at Cannonsville Reservoir
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Trip questions for Cannonsville Reservoir
How do I locate Cannonsville Reservoir on a New York map?
The state map puts it in Delaware County, DEC Capital Region and Northern Catskills, about 8 miles from Deposit.
How large is Cannonsville Reservoir on New York maps?
About 4,718 acres on the NHD outline.
Where is the public launch at Cannonsville Reservoir?
DEC shows no launch here; use one nearby.
Which fish turn up in DEC files for Cannonsville Reservoir?
Fish to hope for: brown trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, chain pickerel and common carp.
What goes home in the cooler from Cannonsville Reservoir?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. The DEC region page adds rules for it.
Is a New York license required at Cannonsville Reservoir?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
Which hatchery fish go into Cannonsville Reservoir?
Yes, 4 releases, most recently 2026.
Which shop on the list is nearest Cannonsville Reservoir?
Al's Sport Shop, about 15 miles off.
What is the current level at Cannonsville Reservoir?
See USGS in the water level band.
Save a date for Cannonsville Reservoir
Fees, seasons and every DEC table are on the license page.