New York
Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls
Location Snapshot
Wappinger Creek is a lower Hudson Valley stream with stocked trout water and a secondary warmwater component. The principal supported target is brown trout, with rainbow trout and smallmouth bass providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 64.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.94 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Updated recently · Nearby USGS station 01372500 · Proxy monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
8 mph N
Wind gust
16 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Partly cloudy
High 66°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 34 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 56°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
This Wappinger Creek reach is Stocked-Extended trout water from above New Hackensack Road upstream to Titus Road and Rochdale Road.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Wappinger Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
Wappinger Creek New Hackensack Stocked-Extended.
From 500 yards upstream of New Hackensack Road upstream to 250 yards upstream of the junction of Titus Road and Rochdale Road (Stocked-Extended).
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- 250 yards upstream of the junction of Titus Road and Rochdale Road.
- Downstream
- 500 yards upstream of New Hackensack Road.
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Official sources
Monitoring limitations
- The gauge used for the Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls is on another reach, so it does not measure this fishing water.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Dutchess, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Dutchess
DEC Region
3
Management Category
Trout and warmwater stream
Regulation Scope
Lower Wappinger Creek Stocked-Extended and Red Oaks Mill / Wappingers Falls corridor in Region 3.
Regulation Summary
Region 3 special and statewide regulations may apply on lower Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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