Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir Boat Launch

Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir in Schoharie County, New York.

It is owned and managed by NYPA.

Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir Boat Launch is a trailer boat launch.

The site is managed by NYPA.

Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir is open to public fishing, boating and paddling across from the Great Lakes to the Adirondacks. Anglers here target smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, trout and panfish.

The Great Lakes, Finger Lakes and rivers hold trout, salmon and steelhead.

Impoundment fish relate to creek channels, points, standing timber and the dam, and shift with the water level.

Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir Boat Launch is a public access point to Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir for trailered boats, kayaks and canoes.

This launch sits on Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir; look for other public access points, marinas and shoreline fishing spots along the same water, and check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the full list of access sites nearby.

Reservoir levels rise and fall with releases; watch for standing timber, submerged structure and floating debris, and check generation schedules on tailwater-influenced arms.

Carry U.S. Coast Guard–required safety gear, wear your life jacket, file a float plan for longer trips, and remember that spring and fall water is cold enough to cause hypothermia quickly.

A New York fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. Follow the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's seasons, size and creel limits, which vary by water and species.

Clean, Drain and Dry: remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain every compartment, and never move live fish or bait between waters — this is how invasive species like zebra mussels and invasive carp spread.

Observe posted launch rules, no-wake and idle zones near the ramp, and any local watercraft controls.

Stage your gear before backing down to keep the lanes moving, especially on busy mornings. Check the ramp depth for your boat's draft, and rig the trailer lights to handle a dunk.

Arrive early on summer weekends for parking, and have a plan for wind direction before you launch on open water.