Can you kayak on Kensico?

It is rowboats only, and only possible through a particular permit process from NYC DEP. The short summary is that you have to have your rowboat inspected, and you must leave it (when not in use) in a designated area associated with your permit. Edit: Kensico has historically been in very high demand.

Do you need a permit to kayak in NY?

Non-Motorized Do you need a license to kayak in New York? No. New York only requires that operators of motor vessels have a boating safety certificate.

How deep is the Kensico Reservoir?

121′Kensico Reservoir / Max depth

Can you kayak in Cannonsville Reservoir?

Angler maps can be found here. DEP allows recreational boating (canoes, kayaks) at the Cannonsville Reservoir, the Pepacton Reservoir, the Neversink Reservoir and the Schoharie Reservoir.

What kind of fish are in Kensico Dam?

Fish Species: Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Panfish.

Can you boat in Croton Reservoir?

Access: Access is provided by the New York City DEP. A free NYC DEP watershed access permit is required. Rowboats must be approved and registered by the NYC DEP.

Can you kayak at night in NY?

On New York State waterways, paddle craft operating at night must carry a white light to display to prevent collisions. Also, the state has adopted federal regulations requiring every paddle craft operator carry a whistle or other sound making device to alert other boaters of their presence.

What if Kensico dam broke?

Kensico, which holds back 30.2 billion gallons of water, could cause floods up to 70 feet in parts of White Plains if breached and affect 200,000 residents, estimates say.

Can you kayak on the Pepacton Reservoir?

Kayaks, canoes, small sailboats and sculls are now allowed on these NYC drinking water reservoirs during the paddling season – the Friday before Memorial Day until Columbus Day. Enjoy the solitude of having this pristine 15+ mile long “lake” to yourself, or paddle with a group of friends and share the scenery!

Can you swim in the Pepacton Reservoir?

The biggest brown trout in the Catskills, and perhaps the east, swim in the Pepacton. The reservoir is part of the New York City water supply system, and requires a permit to access.