New York
Rainbow Trout in New York
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 New York waters, with 917 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April.
When does New York stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Salmon River55×
- Schroon River45×
- Kinderhook Creek44×
- Saranac River36×
- Chateaugay River24×
- Genesee River21×
- East Branch Croton River20×
- North Branch Great Chazy River15×
- West Branch Ausable River15×
- Crum Elbow Creek14×
- Mettawee River13×
- Clear Pond12×
- Shawangunk Kill12×
- Great Sacandaga Lake12×
- Fish Pond12×
- Saint Regis River10×
- Carmans River9×
- Chenango Lake9×
- Lake Luzerne9×
- Shaver Pond9×
- West Branch Sacandaga River8×
- Wappinger Creek8×
- Salmon Creek8×
- Upper Lake8×
- Walloomsac River8×
- Hinckley Reservoir7×
- Red House Lake7×
- Sylvia Lake7×
- Indian River7×
- Hudson River7×
- Quaker Lake7×
- Thirteenth Lake7×
- Skaneateles Creek7×
- Skaneateles Lake6×
- Eldridge Lake6×
- Science Lake6×
- Canacadea Creek6×
- Basic Creek6×
- Belmont Lake6×
- Lake Ozonia6×
110 more on the New York map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Saranac RiverJun 11, 2026
- Saranac RiverJun 11, 2026
- Arnold LakeJun 1, 2026
- North Branch Great Chazy RiverMay 25, 2026
- Mettawee RiverMay 25, 2026
- North Branch Great Chazy RiverMay 25, 2026
- Chateaugay RiverMay 18, 2026
- Chateaugay RiverMay 18, 2026
- Skaneateles LakeMay 15, 2026
- Mettawee RiverMay 11, 2026
- West Branch Sacandaga RiverMay 11, 2026
- West Branch Sacandaga RiverMay 11, 2026
- Saranac RiverMay 11, 2026
- Salmon RiverMay 11, 2026
- Saranac RiverMay 11, 2026
- Salmon RiverMay 11, 2026
- Hinckley ReservoirMay 5, 2026
- Kinderhook CreekMay 4, 2026
- Carmans RiverMay 4, 2026
- Kinderhook CreekMay 4, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in New York — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in New York?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 New York waters, including Salmon River, Schroon River, Kinderhook Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does New York stock rainbow trout?+
New York stocks rainbow trout most heavily in April, going by 917 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in New York?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.