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Pepacton Reservoir

New York

Pepacton Reservoir, New York

Also known by the name Downsville Dam, Pepacton Reservoir real estate is considered a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and lake lots in New York.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Pepacton Reservoir at any given time. The lake will usually have very few lake lots and land for sale.

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About Pepacton Reservoir

Delaware County, New York

Pepacton Reservoir is near Downsville, New York, along the edge of Catskill Park. Albany is under 105 miles away, perfect for a day trip.

The Albany International Airport is around two hours away, and the Margaretville Hospital is under 20 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Pepacton Reservoir is most popular for its brown trout and smallmouth bass fishery, and both species are caught annually at trophy sizes.

Other fish caught here includes alewife, rainbow trout, brook trout, rainbow smelt, chain pickerel, common carp, eastern silvery minnow, golden shiner, spottail shiner, bluntnose minnow, fallfish, longnose sucker, white sucker, white catfish, brown bullhead, channel catfish, margined madtom, rock bass, redbreast sunfish, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch.

While you are allowed to fish in the reservoir, no motorboats are allowed. There are numerous boat launches to explore the water from a kayak or canoe.

Discover Albany

In Albany, visitors can enjoy a fantastic shopping and dining scene, arts and entertainment buildings, museums and tours, and outdoor adventures.

The top-rated attraction here is the New York State Museum. This museum has a variety of different exhibits and has free admission.

Those with an interest in naval history should go on a tour at the USS Slater DE-776. This restored destroyer gives visitors unique insights as to what it was like to be a sailor back in the day.

"Hamilton" fans should be interested in the nearby Schuyler Mansion, home to Colonel Schuyler and his daughters Peggy, Angelica, and Eliza.

Crossgates Mall makes for a great shopping destination. With over 180 stores and restaurants located inside, Crossgates is something you don’t want to miss.

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Pepacton Reservoir is an excellent choice.

Lake Overview

  • 160ft. Deepest Depth
  • Year Built
    1955
  • Ownership
    Public

Information

  • Counties: Delaware County
  • Interesting facts: This reservoir provides New York City with almost a quarter of its drinking water.

Amenities

Marinas
Gene's Boats
(845) 583-9787
3429 State Rte 55
White Lake , NY 12786
Starlight Marina
(845) 796-2628
299 Starlight Rd
Monticello, NY 12701
Walt's Landing
(570) 226-4913
32 Paupack Point Rd
Hawley , NY 18428
Golf Courses
Hancock Golf Course
(607) 637-2480
522 Golf Course Rd
Hancock, NY 13783
(845) 586-4104
42565 NY-28
Maragretville , NY 12455
Private
Twin Village Golf Course
(607) 498-5829
144 Rockland Rd
Roscoe, NY 12776
Campgrounds
(607) 865-6989
512 E Trout Brook Rd
Downsville , NY 13755
(845) 439-5480
549 Barkaboom Rd
Andes, NY 13731
(607) 363-2211
485 Banker Rd
Downsville, NY 13755

Nearby

Hospitals
(607) 865-2100
1 Titus Pl
Walton, NY 13856
Airports
Newark Liberty International Airport
3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114
141 miles away
Downsville Airport
181 Airport Rd, Downsville, NY 13755
12 miles away