Dutchess County · stream · order 5 river · ~78 cfs typical
Swamp River
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Swamp River is a stream in Dutchess County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Mar 18, 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
Rain
75°
67°
10 mph
61%
Fri
Mostly clear
79°
63°
7 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
8 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 60 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 540 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 60 | 14.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 540 | 6.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 60 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 510 | 8.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 480 | 9" | |
When does Swamp River get stocked?
Going by 8 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
- Wells Brook1.4 mi
- Mill River1.7 mi
- Coopertown Brook2.3 mi
- Sharparoon Pond2.7 mi
- Ellis Pond2.7 mi
- Depression Pond2.5 mi
- Crane Pond2.7 mi
- Beaver Brook2.5 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.
Swamp River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Swamp River?+
Swamp River is stocked with Brown Trout in Dutchess County, New York, most recently on Mar 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Swamp River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Swamp River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Swamp River?+
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 Swamp River?+
Swamp River is a stream in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.