New York /
Cannonsville Reservoir
Reservoir in New York · 4,598 acres · near Deposit, Hancock, Trout Creek
Cannonsville Reservoir has 8 carry-in launches listed as public.
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2017 and 2020 to 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Motors: No motors (as the agency lists it for all 8 launches; check the posted rules before you go)
Boating rules
- No motorized boats. Recreational boating in non-motorized kayaks, canoes, rowboats and sculls May 1 to October 31, sunrise to sunset; fishing from DEP-tagged rowboats April 1 to November 30. Every boater needs a free DEP Access Permit, and every boat must be steam cleaned by a DEP-approved vendor and carry a DEP boat tag. No sailboats, inflatables, paddle boards or pedal kayaks. · all of Cannonsville Reservoir rule
- NYC DEP restricted area: no public access, boats included · 2 zones on Cannonsville Reservoir rule
From the boating rules maps of New York City Department of Environmental Protection; New York City Department of Environmental Protection (source and custodian of the data), read October 19, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Apex Bridge Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Hancock Residents/permit only
- Dry Brook Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Deposit Residents/permit only
- Dryden Brook Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Deposit Residents/permit only
- Fish Brook Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Hancock Residents/permit only
- Mormon Hollow Brook Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Trout Creek Residents/permit only Closed
- Patterson Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Deposit Residents/permit only Closed
- Roods Creek Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Deposit Residents/permit only
- Speedwell Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Deposit Residents/permit only
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Cannonsville Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q5032848