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In New York, Neversink Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 1,471 surface acres (about 2 square miles). If you are planning a trip, Ashokan Reservoir and Cannonsville Reservoir are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Neversink Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:47 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 62°F. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 43° | 42° | 42° | 44° | 48° | 54° | 58° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 57° | 52° | 52° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 43° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 48°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 54°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 58°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 60°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 61°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 61°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 13 mph NW (315°) | 23 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 12 mph NW (315°) | 23 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 60°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 52°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 49°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 48°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 43°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 42°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 42° | 63° | 39° | 65° | 45° | 59° | 52° | 67° | 52° | 66° | 47° | 61° | 42° | 60° |
| Wind | W 3 mph | W 3 to 13 mph | NW 2 to 8 mph | W 3 mph | E 2 mph | SE 1 to 7 mph | E 3 to 7 mph | N 5 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | W 2 to 8 mph | NW 8 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 2 to 7 mph | W 2 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 24 mph | 16 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 88% | 88% | 47% | 7% | 31% | 31% | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Forecast |
NEVERSINK RESERVOIR NEAR NEVERSINK NY · Oct 8, 12:45 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 48.4°F at NEVERSINK RIVER AT NEVERSINK NY (0.7 mi away) · Oct 8, 12:15 PM UTC
Good for fishing (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 62°F. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 7 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 7 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 105°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 62°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Neversink Reservoir represents a significant aquatic resource in NY, providing vital water storage, wildlife habitat, and public recreation. Anglers target local sport species while boaters take advantage of established launch facilities around the perimeter. Observing safe boating speeds and biosecurity washdown procedures protects the fishery year-round.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brook Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Neversink Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 5:47 AM EDT