Lake Tiorati is one of seven lakes in Harriman State Park, and it is a popular destination for swimming, paddling, and fishing. The lake was formed by constructing a dam that flooded swamp land and connected two small ponds. The name is Algonquin in origin, meaning “blue like sky.” The lake offers good fishing for warm-water species such as largemouth bass, yellow perch, and chain pickerel.
Lake Tiorati is a popular destination for swimming and fishing:
Go swimming at Lake Tiorati Beach.
Lake Tiorati has good fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, bullhead, yellow perch, white perch, and chain pickerel. The NYS DEC Lake Tiorati bathymetric map can help you determine where in the lake to fish. Ice fishing is allowed in the winter.
The Tiorati Plateau or Cedar Pond campsites are open to youth organizations and require you to submit an application to make a reservation.
Hike the trails in Harriman State Park.
Lake Tiorati is located in Harriman State Park, which is the second largest state park in New York. The lake is open to swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boats by permit only. Lake Tiorati does have invasive species present. Boaters launching or retrieving from Lake Tiorati should follow the Clean, Drain, Dry principles to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species. In addition, anglers visiting the lake should make sure their gear is clean and be sure not to dispose of bait fish in the lake. Taking these simple steps will help protect Lake Tiorati as well as surrounding lakes.
The body of George M. Perry was found in the lake in 1983. George was a wealthy arms dealer from New York City. He had been shot in the head and had weights tied to his legs. His murder remains unsolved but there are theories of international espionage and drug smuggling.
Open Water
0.44mi²
Perennial Ice/Snow
0.00mi²
Developed, Open Space
0.07mi²
Developed, Low
0.02mi²
Developed, Medium
0.00mi²
Developed, High
0.00mi²
Barren Land
Deciduous Forest
0.82mi²
Evergreen Forest
0.00mi²
Mixed Forest
0.01mi²
Shrub/Scrub
0.00mi²
Grassland/Herbaceous
0.00mi²
Pasture/Hay
0.00mi²
Cultivated Crops
0.00mi²
Woody Wetlands
0.01mi²
Emergent Wetlands
0.01mi²
31.77%
0.00%
5.35%
1.14%
0.37%
0.05%
58.80%
0.07%
0.57%
0.00%
0.17%
0.00%
0.00%
0.82%
0.89%
Stream network and watershed slope in the Lake Tiorati watershed. Red areas indicate locations with steep slopes. Map created with Model My Watershed.
1st Order Streams
1.21mi
1.54%
Hydrologic soil groups in the Lake Tiorati watershed. Map created with Model My Watershed.
A – High Infiltration
0.00mi²
A/D – High/Very Slow Infiltration
0.00mi²
B – Moderate Infiltration
0.08mi²
B/D – Medium/Very Slow Infiltration
0.00mi²
C – Slow Infiltration
1.06mi²
C/D – Medium/Very Slow Infiltration
0.01mi²
D – Very Slow Infiltration
0.25mi²
0.00%
0.00%
5.72%
0.35%
75.51%
0.52%
17.90%
Water Quality Data & Lake Management
Wilson Bilkovich on Flickr, Creative Commons License.
Physical Properties
This status does not necessarily represent the current status of HABs in the lake. It indicates whether HABs have ever been reported in the lake.
1.54mi² Lake Tiorati is located in Harriman State Park, which is the second largest state park in New York. The lake is open to swimming,
Harmful algal blooms, commonly referred to as HABs, occur due to the rapid growth of specific species of algae. HABs are most often the results
Invasive species are non-native organisms that outcompete native species when introduced to a new environment. They can be animals, plants, or disease-causing organisms. These species
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