New York /
Schoharie Reservoir
Reservoir in New York · 1,031 acres · near Gilboa
Schoharie Reservoir has 1 carry-in launch listed as public.
Motors: No motors (as the agency lists it for the launch here; 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 Schoharie Reservoir rule
- NYC DEP restricted area: no public access, boats included · 2 zones on Schoharie 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
- Snyder's Cove Boat Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Gilboa Residents/permit only
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Schoharie Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q7336533