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Cannonsville Reservoir

Lake fishing  New York · 06:41 - 19:11

Cannonsville Reservoir is one of the lakes in New York. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
74°
Best day
Thu
86%
76°
Fri
79%
69°
Sat
85%
61°
Sun
86%
58°
Mon
84%
63°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.32 inHg → stable
Clouds
15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Day 07:56–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:11–17:11 Major period 03:11–05:11 Minor period 10:44–12:14 Minor period 20:09–21:39

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
67°
16:00
68°
17:00
67°
18:00
66°
19:00
62°
20:00
61°
21:00
60°
22:00
59°
23:00
59°
00:00
58°
01:00
57°
02:00
57°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
54%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
52%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
51%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
45%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Cannonsville Reservoir is a reservoir in the New York City water supply system in Delaware County, New York. It was formed by construction of the Cannonsville Dam on its west end, which impounded over half of the West Branch of the Delaware River. Lying on the western part of the Delaware Watershed, it is the westernmost of New York City's reservoirs. It was placed in service in 1964, and is the most recently constructed reservoir in the New York City system.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cannonsville Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Cannonsville Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Cannonsville Reservoir?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cannonsville Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 19%.