New York
Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
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.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 75.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.02 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · Nearby USGS station 01372500 · Proxy monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.15 in
Last 48 hours
0.16 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 61°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 56°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 50°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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
Dutchess County Hudson Valley stream representing the Stocked-Extended corridor from near Titus Road / Rochdale Road through New Hackensack and the Red Oaks Mill gage reach to the Wappingers Falls Dam. USGS station 01372500 directly represents the Red Oaks Mill subreach and is used as an acceptable proxy for the broader lower Wappinger corridor. It does not represent the Clinton Corners Wild Quality reach. Region 3 special and statewide regulations may apply by reach.
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
Fishery overview
Lower Dutchess County corridor on Wappinger Creek with a Stocked-Extended inland trout reach near New Hackensack plus contiguous warmwater-influenced water through the Red Oaks Mill gage area to Wappingers Falls. Public Fishing Rights and special-regulation sections apply only on designated mapped reaches in this corridor, not the entire creek and not the Clinton Corners Wild Quality reach.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC lists a Stocked-Extended reach on lower Wappinger Creek; stocking records document brown trout for Pleasant Valley and Poughkeepsie reaches. This destination does not claim the Clinton Corners Wild Quality wild-trout reach.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC stocking records document rainbow trout for Wappingers Creek (Poughkeepsie) in this lower corridor.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Smallmouth bass are listed among targets for the lower Hudson Valley gage corridor near Wappingers Falls / Red Oaks Mill.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Stocked-Extended trout water on the designated New Hackensack corridor from near Titus Road / Rochdale Road downstream toward New Hackensack Road, continuing through the suburban Red Oaks Mill gage reach to the Wappingers Falls Dam. Warmwater habitat is also present in the lower monitoring corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on portions of the New Hackensack Stocked-Extended corridor, and village or town access points may exist near Red Oaks Mill and Wappingers Falls; confirm current DECinfo Locator / Trout Stream Fishing Map coverage and local access rules before fishing. Do not assume Clinton Corners Wild Quality access from this destination.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected mapped reaches of the New Hackensack Stocked-Extended corridor and do not cover the entire creek.
Stocking information
DEC stockings apply to designated Stocked-Extended reaches in this lower corridor (brown and rainbow trout documented for Pleasant Valley / Poughkeepsie context). This destination does not represent Wild Quality wild-trout management upstream at Clinton Corners.
- 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
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control.
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
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