Esopus Creek Boat Ramps

6 boat launches are mapped on Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York.

2 of these launches include facility details from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Esopus Creek water level & temperature

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Fish in Esopus Creek

Stocked by the state (2020 or earlier): Brown trout.

Listed by the state as a recommended fishery for: Brook trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout.

Source: NYSDEC fish stocking lists; NYSDEC recommended fishing rivers and streams. Species lists come from state survey and stocking records, not a guarantee of what you will catch; check current state fishing regulations.

Wildlife you might see at Esopus Creek

Most-observed birds: Bald Eagle (41), Eastern Bluebird (23), Ring-billed Gull (21), Osprey (21), Great Blue Heron (20), Downy Woodpecker (18), Wild Turkey (17), Northern Mockingbird (17), House Sparrow (16), Tufted Titmouse (15).

Other wildlife: Common Garter Snake (39), North American Green Frog (30), Common Snapping Turtle (25), Eastern Gray Squirrel (19), Eastern Red-backed Salamander (18), Eastern Chipmunk (18).

Numbers are research-grade observations of each species recorded in and around the water by the iNaturalist community (170 bird, mammal, reptile and amphibian species in the area). Sightings are not guaranteed.

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