🐟 What fish can you catch in Poughkeepsie?

Most commonly caught species around Poughkeepsie , NY : Largemouth bass - 18,883 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,015 reported catches Bluegill - 2,798 reported catches Brown trout - 1,560 reported catches Black crappie - 1,417 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Poughkeepsie fishing reports?

The latest Poughkeepsie , NY fishing reports are: @benemanuel reported a nice Yellow perch at Amawalk Reservoir . @benemanuel reported a nice Yellow perch at Amawalk Reservoir . @benemanuel reported a nice Yellow perch at Amawalk Reservoir . @leothanasoulis reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River . @alex.goldsmith reported a nice Yellow perch at Muscoot Reservoir . .

Fishing in Poughkeepsie, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Poughkeepsie, New York?

Anglers in Poughkeepsie , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Wappingers Creek , Wallkill River , Esopus Creek , Hudson River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Poughkeepsie?

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Poughkeepsie

Latest Poughkeepsie fishing reports

Yellow perch

Amawalk Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Amawalk Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Amawalk Reservoir

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Striped bass

Housatonic River

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Yellow perch

Muscoot Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Housatonic River

14 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Muscoot Reservoir

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Striped bass

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Black crappie

Chelsea Cove

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Striped bass

Housatonic River

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Fishing regulations in Poughkeepsie

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Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Poughkeepsie fishing

Anglers in Poughkeepsie, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Wappingers Creek, Wallkill River, Esopus Creek, and Hudson River.

Most commonly caught species around Poughkeepsie, NY:

Largemouth bass - 18,883 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,015 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,798 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,560 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,417 reported catches

The latest Poughkeepsie, NY fishing reports are:

@benemanuel reported a nice Yellow perch at Amawalk Reservoir.
@benemanuel reported a nice Yellow perch at Amawalk Reservoir.
@benemanuel reported a nice Yellow perch at Amawalk Reservoir.
@leothanasoulis reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River.
@alex.goldsmith reported a nice Yellow perch at Muscoot Reservoir.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Poughkeepsie, NY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: