Fishing in
Monroe County
Monroe County, New York has 77 named fishable waters, 3 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
56 waters
Waters in Monroe County
- Genesee Riverstream58× stocked
- Sandy Creekstream20× stocked
- Irondequoit Creekstream14× stocked
- Long Pondlake489 ac
- Cranberry Pondlake229 ac
- Buck Pondlake208 ac
- Round Pondlake44 ac
- Quaker Pondlake33 ac
- Durand Lakelake21 ac
- Blue Pondlake16 ac
- Rush Reservoirreservoir14 ac
- West Shore Pondslake4 ac
- Devils Bathtublake2 ac
- Allen Creekstream
- Big Massaug Covebay
- Black Creekstream
- Black Creekstream
- Braddock Baybay
- Brockport Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Buell Pond (historical)reservoir
- Buttonwood Creekstream
- Cobbs Hill Reservoirreservoir
- Commission Ditchcanal
- Cowsucker Creekstream
- Cross Canal Brookstream
- Deep Pondlake
- Densmore Creekstream
- East Branch Allen Creekstream
- East Creekstream
47 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout3 waters
- Steelhead3 waters
- Chinook Salmon1 waters
- Lake Sturgeon1 waters
- Landlocked Salmon1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Sandy CreekBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Genesee RiverBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Sandy CreekBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Genesee RiverBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Genesee RiverBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Genesee RiverRainbow TroutMay 4, 2026
- Genesee RiverBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Genesee RiverRainbow TroutApr 18, 2026
- Genesee RiverBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Genesee RiverRainbow TroutApr 18, 2026
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Monroe County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Monroe County, New York?+
Monroe County has 77 named fishable waters, 3 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Monroe County?+
Waters in Monroe County hold brown trout, steelhead, chinook salmon and lake sturgeon. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Monroe County?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.