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Wappingers Creek

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New York, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Wappingers Creek is a water located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Orange County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

41°47′6.9″N 73°47′41.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Wappingers Creek, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 28th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

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5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

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41°47′6.9″N 73°47′41.3″W
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FAQ about Wappingers Creek fishing

Wappingers Creek is a water located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Orange County, New York. Its coordinates are:
41°47′6.9″N 73°47′41.3″W
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