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Fishing and Fishing by Boat

Baoting on Water Supply ReservoirsBoating for the purposes of fishing is allowed on NYC reservoirs to those with the appropriate DEP permits. Anglers must store their fishing boats at designated storage areas. All boats must be approved and registered with DEP. Some of the over 240 boat storage areas may at times be closed to the placement of new boats due to overcrowding and maintenance need; several are currently closed. People who want to register a new boat must first obtain a valid Access Permit and then call the DEP Office near the reservoir of interest to make a steam cleaning and registration appointment. There is no cost for this service, which must be performed by DEP.

Ashokan Reservoir: (845) 657-2663
Schoharie Reservoir: (607) 588-6231
Rondout and Neversink Reservoirs: (845) 985-0386
Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs: (607) 363-7009
East of Hudson Reservoirs: (914) 232-1309

Boat Auction Announcement:
Rowboats abandoned on Water Supply lands are occasionally made available at public auction. No auctions are scheduled at this time.


Boat Tag Application:
boating.pdf (163 KB)


Boat Ownership Transfer Form (to transfer ownership of a boat currently registered and stored on a City reservoir or lake):
boattransfer.pdf (78 KB)

Rules for the Recreational Use of Water Supply Lands and Waters

Please visit the New York State Department of Health web site for the most current Fish Consumption Advisories

 

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