Dutchess County · reservoir · 23 acres
Beacon Reservoir
Beacon Reservoir is a reservoir in Dutchess County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
71°
61°
11 mph
51%
Fri
Clear
76°
61°
6 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
79°
66°
9 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Valhalla0.8 mi
- Cold Spring Reservoir1.3 mi
- Barett Pond1.5 mi
- Barrett Pond1.8 mi
- Melzingah Reservoir1.7 mi
- Lake Surprise2.0 mi
- Fishkill Creek2.1 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Jacox Pond3.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Beacon Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Beacon Reservoir?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Beacon Reservoir?+
Beacon Reservoir is a reservoir in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.