Ashokan Reservoir, Water reservoir in Ulster County, United States
The Ashokan Reservoir spans 8 miles in length and covers 8,315 acres, featuring two basins separated by a concrete dividing structure in the Catskill Mountains.
Construction of the reservoir between 1907 and 1915 required the relocation of communities and the flooding of existing towns to create New York City's water supply.
The name Ashokan originates from the Native American language, translating to 'Place of Fish', reflecting the area's connection to historical fishing practices.
Visitors need a free NYC DEP watershed access permit to fish in the reservoir, which maintains a population of brown trout, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass.
The reservoir supplies approximately 40 percent of New York City's daily drinking water through the 92-mile Catskill Aqueduct system.
Location: Ulster County
GPS coordinates: 41.95000,-74.21667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
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