Fishing in
Dutchess County
Dutchess County, New York has 169 named fishable waters, 10 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
135 waters
Waters in Dutchess County
- Wappinger Creekstream58× stocked
- Fishkill Creekstream22× stocked
- Sprout Creekstream18× stocked
- Webatuck Creekstream16× stocked
- Quaker Lakelake15× stocked
- Crum Elbow Creekstream14× stocked
- Sylvan Lakelake8× stocked
- Swamp Riverstream8× stocked
- Ballard Pondreservoir3× stocked
- Whaley Lakelake2× stocked
- Black Pondlake169 ac
- Silver Lakelake112 ac
- Vanderburgh Covelake85 ac
- Wappinger Lakereservoir80 ac
- Long Pondlake78 ac
- Stissing Pondlake75 ac
- Thompson Pondlake70 ac
- Hunns Lakelake66 ac
- Rudd Pondlake64 ac
- Ellis Pondlake63 ac
- Twin Island Lakelake58 ac
- Swift Pondlake56 ac
- Round Pondlake52 ac
- Round Pondlake52 ac
- Lake Dutchessreservoir50 ac
- Crane Pondlake48 ac
- Tyrrel Lakelake47 ac
- Little Whaley Lakereservoir47 ac
- Nuclear Lakereservoir47 ac
- Upton Lakelake46 ac
139 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout8 waters
- Rainbow Trout4 waters
- Brook Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Wappinger CreekRainbow TroutMay 4, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Wappinger CreekRainbow TroutApr 4, 2026
- Wappinger CreekBrown TroutApr 4, 2026
All New York counties → · Fishing in New York →
Dutchess County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Dutchess County, New York?+
Dutchess County has 169 named fishable waters, 10 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Dutchess County?+
Waters in Dutchess County hold brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Dutchess County?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.