Stream / River · Dutchess
Fishkill Creek
Official trout-water information for Fishkill Creek in Dutchess, New York.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 41.56940, -73.80956
- Towns
- Beacon, Fishkill, Beekman, Fishkill
- Drainage basin
- Lower Hudson River
- Water-quality standards
- B(T), C, C(T)
- Waterbody type evidence
- official managed-stream layer; official managed-stream or public-access source
- Published planned total
- 6,190 trout
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
Management
5 documented reaches
From 400 yards downstream of Clove Creek upstream to 0.33 miles upstream of Bloomer Brook
Length: 4.10 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 3rd week in March
Published reach total: 2,640 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 9
From 1.0 miles downstream of State Route 376 upstream to 700 yards upstream of Taconic State Parkway
Length: 5.80 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 3rd week in March
Published reach total: 2,790 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 9
Beakman Recreation Park
Length: 0.40 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Reach flags: Road-access stocking
Stocking schedule: 3rd week in March
Published reach total: 180 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 9
From Phillips Road upstream 0.7 miles
Length: 0.70 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Reach flags: Road-access stocking
Stocking schedule: 3rd week in March
Published reach total: 180 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 9
From Washington Avenue Bridge upstream 600 yards
Length: 0.30 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 3rd week in March
Published reach total: 400 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 9
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- March - third week340 troutBrown TroutTown: BeekmanPublished size: 12 -15 inches
- March - third week280 troutBrown TroutTown: FishkillPublished size: 12 -15 inches
- March - third week2,810 troutBrown TroutTown: BeekmanPublished size: 9 - 10 inches
- March - third week360 troutBrown TroutTown: Beacon, FishkillPublished size: 9 - 10 inches
- March - third week2,360 troutBrown TroutTown: FishkillPublished size: 9 - 10 inches
- March - third week40 troutBrown TroutTown: Beacon, FishkillPublished size: 12 -15 inches
Published history
- 20119,650 troutBrown Trout
- 201210,080 troutBrown Trout
- 20138,390 troutBrown Trout
- 20149,950 troutBrown Trout
- 20159,740 troutBrown Trout
- 20169,810 troutBrown Trout
- 20179,440 troutBrown Trout
- 20189,880 troutBrown Trout
- 201910,060 troutBrown Trout
- 20208,490 troutBrown Trout
- 20216,830 troutBrown Trout
- 20226,830 troutBrown Trout
- 20236,830 troutBrown Trout
- 20245,820 troutBrown Trout
- 20256,100 troutBrown Trout
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only