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Schoharie Reservoir

Gilboa · Roxbury · Conesville · Prattsville, New York — Schoharie County.

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1,159Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID {0e5a1953-98e1-4f0e-9976-c8adc14c794d}).

Location & fast facts

Where Schoharie Reservoir is in New York

The red circle marks Schoharie Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Schoharie Reservoir

  • Counties: Schoharie, Delaware, Greene
  • Shore towns: Gilboa, Roxbury, Conesville, Prattsville
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 40 mi from Albany and 99 mi from Syracuse, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in New York

Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass and Brown trout
  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Rusty Crayfish recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (NYSDEC)

Fish species listed by NYSDEC for this recommended fishing water: Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Sunfish, Yellow perch, Crappie, Chain pickerel, Walleye, Carp.

Stocked by the state: Brown trout, Walleye (2011–2024, 9 years; 247,150 fish in all, fry included)

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds and Fish Stocking Lists (2011 on) on data.ny.gov, records for Schoharie Reservoir (Schoharie County). NYSDEC page.

Lake map

Schoharie Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)11 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Gilboa

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID {0e5a1953-98e1-4f0e-9976-c8adc14c794d}), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Schoharie Reservoir

We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Schoharie Reservoir, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in New York

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (42.3593, -74.4370). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Schoharie Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Schoharie Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampGilboa—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating42.3660, -74.4433

    NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Schoharie Reservoir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Schoharie Reservoir

    How big is Schoharie Reservoir?

    Schoharie Reservoir covers about 1,159 acres in Gilboa, Roxbury, Conesville and Prattsville, New York (Schoharie County).

    What fish are in Schoharie Reservoir?

    NYSDEC fishing and stocking data lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Brown trout, Crappie, Yellow perch, Sunfish, Chain pickerel and Carp.

    Is there a public boat launch on Schoharie Reservoir?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Schoharie Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Schoharie Reservoir?

    Schoharie Reservoir touches Gilboa, Roxbury, Conesville and Prattsville in Schoharie County, Delaware County and Greene County, New York.

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