Dutchess County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Whortlekill Creek
Whortlekill Creek is a stream 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
Rain
75°
66°
10 mph
56%
Fri
Clear
81°
63°
5 mph
8%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
66°
13 mph
7%
↗ 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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Penneywater Pond1.2 mi
- Lake Walton1.4 mi
- Gayhead Pond1.7 mi
- Sprout Creek2.0 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Wiccopee Creek2.1 mi
- Hillside Lake3.3 mi
- Jackson Creek3.7 mi
- Gem Lake4.2 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.
Whortlekill Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Whortlekill 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 Whortlekill Creek?+
Whortlekill Creek is a stream in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.