Dutchess County · reservoir · 6 acres
Melzingah Reservoir
Melzingah 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
Fog
80°
63°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
13 mph
14%
Sun
Overcast
87°
67°
13 mph
23%
↗ 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
- Fishkill Creek1.1 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Lake Surprise1.2 mi
- Cold Spring Reservoir1.5 mi
- Beacon Reservoir1.7 mi
- Barett Pond1.6 mi
- Lake Valhalla1.9 mi
- Quassaic Creek2.3 mi
- Barrett Pond2.3 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.
Melzingah Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Melzingah 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 Melzingah Reservoir?+
Melzingah Reservoir is a reservoir in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.