Dutchess County · lake · 119 acres
Sylvan Lake
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Sylvan Lake is a lake in Dutchess County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Fog
81°
62°
5 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
9 mph
10%
Sun
Overcast
85°
66°
12 mph
26%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 7.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 153 | 13.8" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 188 | 17.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 8.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 84 | 14.1" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 14.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 8.9" | |
When does Sylvan Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Frog Hollow Brook1.3 mi
- Whaley Lake Stream2.0 mi
- Hillside Lake2.9 mi
- Furnace Pond3.3 mi
- McKinney Pond4.0 mi
- Jackson Creek3.8 mi
- Gardner Hollow Brook3.7 mi
- Gayhead Pond4.6 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.
Sylvan Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sylvan Lake?+
Sylvan Lake is stocked with Brown Trout in Dutchess County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sylvan Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Sylvan Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sylvan Lake?+
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 Sylvan Lake?+
Sylvan Lake is a lake in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.