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Ashokan Reservoir West Basin

New York
20.89 km²
41.9762, -74.1523
16 species
NHD 52855683
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About Ashokan Reservoir West Basin

Ashokan Reservoir West Basin is a natural lake or pond in New York, United States. It covers approximately 20.89 km² (5162 acres). The lake centroid is located at 41.9762° N, 74.1523° W. 16 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
16 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Ashokan Reservoir West Basin

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 32m
Dawn10:32
Sunrise10:59
Sunset22:31
Dusk22:59

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:02 – 11:59Excellent
  • Morning11:59 – 16:45Good
  • Midday16:45 – 19:31Calm
  • Afternoon19:31 – 21:31Good
  • Dusk21:31 – 23:29Excellent
  • Night23:29 – 10:02Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 07:38

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Ashokan Reservoir West Basin?

Species you can expect in or near Ashokan Reservoir West Basin include Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in New York waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Ashokan Reservoir West Basin?

Ashokan Reservoir West Basin covers approximately 20.89 square kilometres (5162 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Ashokan Reservoir West Basin located?

Ashokan Reservoir West Basin is located in New York, United States, with its centroid at 41.9762°, -74.1523°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF