Ulster County · stream · order 4 river · ~208 cfs typical
Shawangunk Kill
Stocked 12× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Shawangunk Kill is a stream in Ulster County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 25, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
Overcast
81°
62°
5 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
8 mph
14%
Sun
Drizzle
82°
66°
11 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 320 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 20 | 11.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 8.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,180 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,640 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 11" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,640 | 9.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 11.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,190 | 9.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 11.3" | |
When does Shawangunk Kill get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Heddens Lake2.2 mi
- Dwaar Kill4.2 mi
- Duck Pond5.0 mi
- Lake Minnewaska4.6 mi
- Mohonk Lake5.7 mi
- Tillson Lake4.4 mi
- Dwaar Kill5.5 mi
- Lake Sunset5.5 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.
Shawangunk Kill fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shawangunk Kill?+
Shawangunk Kill is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Ulster County, New York, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Shawangunk Kill get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2023, stocking at Shawangunk Kill peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Shawangunk Kill?+
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 Shawangunk Kill?+
Shawangunk Kill is a stream in Ulster County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.