The Esopus is usually discussed as an upper and lower stream divided by the reservoir.
The upper portion, where most recreational use takes place, has the characteristics of a mountain stream — shallow, rocky and swift, with most of the stream's trout taken by anglers there.
The upper portion is itself divided into a "small" and "big" stream by the outlet of the Shandaken Tunnel.
Below the reservoir's spillway the stream begins again, becoming flatter, deeper and slower to its short estuary.
The Esopus is usually discussed as an upper and lower stream divided by the reservoir. The upper portion, where most recreational use takes place, has the characteristics of a mountain stream — shallow, rocky and swift, with most of the stream's trout taken by anglers there. The upper portion is itself divided into a "small" and "big" stream by the outlet of the Shandaken Tunnel. Below the reservoir's spillway the stream begins again, becoming flatter, deeper and slower to its short estuary.
Esopus Creek