Dutchess County · reservoir · 80 acres
Wappinger Lake
Wappinger Lake 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
83°
63°
4 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
11 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
86°
66°
11 mph
27%
↗ 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
- Cobalt Lake1.5 mi
- Greens Pond1.9 mi
- Wappinger Creek2.3 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Lake Oniad2.3 mi
- Lattintown Creek2.4 mi
- East Bend Lake3.8 mi
- Clove Creek5.6 mi
- Sunset Lake5.5 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.
Wappinger Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wappinger 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 Wappinger Lake?+
Wappinger Lake is a reservoir in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.