Dutchess County · lake · 264 acres
Whaley Lake
Stocked 2× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Whaley Lake is a lake in Dutchess County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Mar 1, 2023. 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
73°
65°
9 mph
59%
Fri
Clear
78°
64°
7 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
81°
64°
9 mph
14%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 450 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Willow Lake0.3 mi
- Sunset Lake0.5 mi
- Little Whaley Lake0.6 mi
- Harmony Lake1.4 mi
- Parce Pond1.6 mi
- Ballard Pond1.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Denton Lake2.6 mi
- Lake Dutchess2.9 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.
Whaley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Whaley Lake?+
Whaley Lake is stocked with Brown Trout in Dutchess County, New York, most recently on Mar 1, 2023 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Whaley 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 Whaley Lake?+
Whaley Lake is a lake in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.