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Rondout Reservoir is a reservoir located in New York.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 11, 4:31 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (72/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Boating (100/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 76/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the east. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 46° | 47° | 49° | 50° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (kts) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 29% | 44% | 48% | 51% | 64% | 83% | 99% | 99% | 96% | 99% | 97% | 92% | 92% | 89% | 85% | 65% | 48% | 30% | 13% | 12% | 11% | 7% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 46°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 29% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 49°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 44% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 48% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 52°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 51% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 53°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 64% | 96% | Rain Likely |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 54°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 83% | 98% | Rain |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 54°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 54°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 53°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 96% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 53°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 53°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 97% | 99% | Rain |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 53°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 92% | 97% | Rain |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 53°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 92% | 96% | Rain |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 53°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 89% | 97% | Rain |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 53°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 85% | 96% | Rain |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 54°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 65% | 94% | Rain Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 54°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 48% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 54°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 30% | 89% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 54°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 13% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 12% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 11% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 7% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 52°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 8% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
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 | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Overnight October 11, 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 45° | 55° | 49° | 69° | 50° | 68° | 57° | 67° | 45° | 61° | 43° | 60° | 43° |
| Wind | E 1 mph | E 1 mph | E 1 to 7 mph | NE 5 to 8 mph | N 2 to 6 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 7 mph | SW 7 mph | W 7 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 9 mph | N 6 mph | E 3 mph | S 2 to 9 mph | W 8 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 2 mph | 2 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 20 mph | 29 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 99% | 97% | 8% | 1% | 17% | 29% | 11% | 10% | 10% | 39% | 61% | 57% |
| Forecast |
NEVERSINK RESERVOIR NEAR NEVERSINK NY · Oct 11, 3:45 AM UTC
Good for fishing (77/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (83%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (100/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 1 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 (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 1 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 1 mph. Water temperature is 50°F (combined air+water: 98°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 50°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Rondout Reservoir is a scenic freshwater reservoir situated in NY, offering expansive waters for recreational boating and dedicated sport anglers. The surrounding topography influences local wind and wave dynamics, creating ideal windows for morning paddling and afternoon cruising. Consult local ramp status and safety rules prior to arrival.
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 Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow 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 Rondout 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 11, 6:15 AM EDT