Stocked Lakes

Wappingers Creek fish stocking

Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York

Last stocked
Jun 2025
about 16 months ago
2026 plan
14,240 fish
Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Wappingers Creek in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York was last stocked in June 2025 with 700 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 54,140 fish in 66 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in March, April, and May.

2026 stocking plan

From NYSDEC's published season plan. Plans can change because of weather and hatchery conditions.

WhenSpeciesFishSize
— 2026Brown Trout10012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8009– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout10012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8009– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout10012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8009– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout10012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8009– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout29012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout29012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,3909– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout29012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,3909– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout29012–15 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout2,3509– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout2,3509– 10 inches

When Wappingers Creek gets fish

Total fish stocked in each month, all years shown on this page combined.

Stocking history

New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.

2025 · 14,740 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout17513.4″
Brown Trout52513.4″
Brown Trout7907.5″
Brown Trout9012.4″
Brown Trout26012.4″
Rainbow Trout2,3709″
Brown Trout7907″
Brown Trout9014.2″
Brown Trout7907.1″
Brown Trout9011.9″
Brown Trout2,370—
Brown Trout26011.9″
Brown Trout26014.2″
Rainbow Trout2,3708.8″
Brown Trout7906.9″
Brown Trout9014.1″
Brown Trout26014.1″
Brown Trout2,3706.9″

2024 · 13,440 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout9011.6″
Brown Trout7508.5″
Brown Trout26011.6″
Rainbow Trout2,2609.1″
Brown Trout9013.4″
Brown Trout7508.2″
Brown Trout9013.8″
Brown Trout7508.2″
Brown Trout26013.8″
Brown Trout2,2608.2″
Brown Trout26013.4″
Rainbow Trout2,2608.9″
Brown Trout7508.2″
Brown Trout9011.2″
Brown Trout26011.2″
Brown Trout2,2608.1″

2023 · 12,980 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout13011″
Brown Trout1,1509.1″
Brown Trout20011″
Rainbow Trout1,7609.7″
Brown Trout13013.1″
Brown Trout1,1608.9″
Brown Trout1,1508.9″
Brown Trout13013.5″
Brown Trout20013.1″
Brown Trout20013.5″
Brown Trout1,7608.9″
Rainbow Trout1,7609.2″
Brown Trout13013.9″
Brown Trout1,1608.9″
Brown Trout20013.9″
Brown Trout1,7608.9″

2022 · 12,980 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout1,1509″
Brown Trout13013″
Brown Trout20013″
Rainbow Trout1,7609.5″
Brown Trout1,1608.5″
Brown Trout1,1509″
Brown Trout13013″
Brown Trout13013.5″
Brown Trout1,7609″
Brown Trout20013″
Brown Trout20013.5″
Rainbow Trout1,7609″
Brown Trout1,1609″
Brown Trout13013.5″
Brown Trout1,7609″
Brown Trout20013.5″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Wappingers Creek than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Wappingers Creek last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Wappingers Creek was last stocked in June 2025 (about 16 months ago), with 700 brown trout.

What fish are stocked in Wappingers Creek?

Wappingers Creek has been stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Wappingers Creek usually get stocked?

Most fish have been stocked in March, April, and May. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.

Do I need a license to fish Wappingers Creek?

Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Wappingers Creek.

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Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.