Whitney Point Reservoir, body of water

Whitney Point Reservoir is an impoundment in Broome County formed by a dam on the Otselic River that stretches roughly 4 miles. The water covers about 1,200 acres and is accessed through paved trails, boat launches at Dorchester Park, and informal pathways along the shoreline.

Dam construction began in September 1938 and was completed by June 1942 to control flooding in the region. Over time, the impoundment evolved into a recreational destination for the community.

Anglers at Whitney Point Reservoir pursue largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, tiger muskie, yellow perch, pickerel and pumpkinseed sunfish. Boats launch from a state gravel ramp off County Route 13 and a hard-surface ramp off NY-26 in Dorchester Park. Motors are capped at 25 horsepower and a 10 mph speed limit applies; fishing and boating are barred within 400 feet of the inlet and outlet.

The area has parking at Dorchester Park and Keibel Road, with wheelchair access and boat launches available. The trails are well-maintained and easy to walk, allowing families and people of different abilities to explore.

Fishing and boating are banned within 400 feet of the reservoir's inlet and outlet, and motors are capped at 25 horsepower with a 10 mph speed limit. Water-skiing, overnight mooring and beaching are not allowed. Anglers come for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, tiger muskie, yellow perch, pickerel and pumpkinseed sunfish.