Greene County · reservoir · 22 acres
Lake Rip Van Winkle
Lake Rip Van Winkle is a reservoir in Greene County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
75°
58°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
76°
60°
7 mph
9%
Sun
Drizzle
80°
63°
10 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Sawmill Creek0.3 mi
- Allen Brook1.0 mi
- Leach Lake1.3 mi
- Tannersville Reservoirs1.7 mi
- Onteora Pond2.0 mi
- Gooseberry Creek1.9 mi
- Grill Lake2.3 mi
- Colgate Lake3.0 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Rip Van Winkle fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Rip Van Winkle?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Rip Van Winkle?+
Lake Rip Van Winkle is a reservoir in Greene County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.