Dutchess County · stream · order 5 river · ~283 cfs typical
Wappinger Creek
Stocked 58× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Wappinger Creek is a stream in Dutchess County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 4, 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
76°
66°
11 mph
56%
Fri
Overcast
82°
63°
4 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
90°
66°
6 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | 2,350 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 2,390 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | 2,350 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 2,390 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 175 | 13.4" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 525 | 13.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 790 | 7.5" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,370 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 12.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 790 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 14.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,370 | 0" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,370 | 8.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 11.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 790 | 6.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,370 | 6.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 14.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 14.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 750 | 8.5" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,260 | 9.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 11.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 11.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 750 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,260 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,260 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 13.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,260 | 8.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 750 | 8.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 11.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,760 | 9.7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,150 | 9.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,160 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,760 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,760 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,150 | 8.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,760 | 8.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,160 | 8.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.9" | |
When does Wappinger Creek get stocked?
Going by 58 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Lattintown Creek1.6 mi
- Cobalt Lake2.6 mi
- Wappinger Lake2.3 mi
- Lake Oniad3.6 mi
- Clove Creek4.6 mi
- Greens Pond4.2 mi
- Willow Lake5.6 mi
- Beacon Reservoir6.6 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.
Wappinger Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wappinger Creek?+
Wappinger Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Dutchess County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Wappinger Creek get stocked?+
Going by 58 records since 2023, stocking at Wappinger Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Wappinger Creek?+
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 Wappinger Creek?+
Wappinger Creek is a stream in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.