Neversink Reservoir Fishing
A 1,540-acre New York reservoir in Sullivan County.
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Introducing Neversink Reservoir
Roughly 1,540 acres of reservoir make up Neversink Reservoir, which sits in Sullivan County. Loch Sheldrake lies about 5 miles from the mapped lake point. DEC manages it from its Lower Hudson Valley region.
Anglers come for brown trout and atlantic salmon, by the DEC listing. Stocking records go back to 2011, covering 15 years.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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The species shown for Neversink Reservoir come from DEC paperwork, linked where a New York species page exists.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Slipping a boat in at Neversink Reservoir
The launch layers hold nothing for Neversink Reservoir itself; neighbours appear below.
Other places to launch around Neversink Reservoir
- Public Launch on Loch SheldrakeLoch Sheldrake, 6 miles south
- Willowemoc Wild Forest LaunchWaneta Lake, 12 miles northwest
- Little Pond Campground & Day Use AreaLittle Pond, 14 miles north
- Delaware Wild Forest LaunchBig Pond, 14 miles north
- Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest LaunchAlder Lake, 14 miles north
- Public Launch on White LakeWhite Lake, 14 miles southwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
How high the water is at Neversink Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink Reservoir Near Neversink Ny | 1,425.20 ft lake elevation | Oct 28 4:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 28, 2026 5:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Fish you can take home from Neversink 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 |
For Neversink Reservoir, the statewide freshwater table is the starting point; county listings can tighten it.
Special regulations at Neversink Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Salmon | 3; minimum 15" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 | Sullivan County |
| Smelt | No harvest | open all year | Sullivan 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.
DEC stocking at Neversink Reservoir
Stocking files name Neversink Reservoir in 8 rows across 2023 to 2026, chiefly landlocked salmon.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 3,330 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 3,300 | 7.5 in |
| 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 1 | 3,090 | 6.9 in |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 3,370 | 8.2 in |
| 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 1 | 3,000 | 7.3 in |
| 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 2 | 7,680 | 5.5 in, 6.8 in |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | stocked | 1 | 3,150 | 9.1 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.
Neversink Reservoir next to neighboring lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neversink Reservoir | 1,540 | 0 | 2 | yes | |
| Loch Sheldrake | 5 miles south | 67 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Morningside Lake | 7 miles south | 130 | 0 | 1 | |
| Rondout Reservoir | 9 miles east | 2,120 | 0 | 5 | yes |
| Little Pond | 14 miles north | 18 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Alder Lake | 14 miles north | 45 | 1 | 0 |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Next to Neversink Reservoir on the map
Ponds and reservoirs around Neversink Reservoir
- Loch Sheldrake5 miles south
- Morningside Lake7 miles south
- Rondout Reservoir9 miles east
- Little Pond14 miles north
- Alder Lake14 miles north
Lures, line and live bait near Neversink Reservoir
- Beaverkill Anglerbait and tackle shop, Roscoe, 14 miles
- Trout Town Fliesbait and tackle shop, Sullivan, 14 miles
- Baxter Housebait and tackle shop, Sullivan, 14 miles
- Rock Hill Trading Postsporting goods store, Rock Hill, 16 miles
- Lake Huntington Waterway Accessmarina, Sullivan, 20 miles
- Pepacton Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Delaware, 21 miles
Hiring someone who knows Neversink Reservoir
- Catskill Mtn. Guide Servicefishing guide, Catskill, Roscoe
Communities that serve Neversink Reservoir visitors
- Liberty5 miles
- Monticello14 miles
- Ellenville19 miles
Which county pages include Neversink Reservoir
- Sullivan Countycounty seat Monticello
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A field guide in photos for Neversink Reservoir
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Things people check before fishing Neversink Reservoir
Where in New York does Neversink Reservoir lie?
Its outline falls in Sullivan County, DEC Lower Hudson Valley, about 5 miles from Loch Sheldrake.
On state hydrography, how many acres is Neversink Reservoir?
Around 1,540 acres of water.
Can a trailered boat get onto Neversink Reservoir here?
No boat access appears in the DEC data.
Which gamefish swim in Neversink Reservoir?
DEC lists brown trout and atlantic salmon.
Has DEC written any water-specific rule for Neversink Reservoir?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. It has extra DEC county rules, printed above.
Which DEC license is right for Neversink 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.
In what year did DEC last release fish into Neversink Reservoir?
It appears 8 times, last in 2026.
Who sells minnows near Neversink Reservoir?
Drive about 14 miles to Beaverkill Angler.
Where is the elevation of Neversink Reservoir posted?
Above: USGS.
Spend a morning casting at Neversink Reservoir
Check DEC sizes before a fish goes in the cooler.