Essex County · stream · order 6 river · ~411 cfs typical
Boquet River
Stocked 19× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Boquet River is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
80°
63°
10 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
87°
65°
9 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
66°
11 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 4,710 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 380 | 12" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 3,050 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 18" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 52,256 | 6.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 138,000 | 1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,200 | 8.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 800 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 115,250 | 1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,990 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 54,837 | 5.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 4,280 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 700 | 11" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 400 | 11" | |
When does Boquet River get stocked?
Going by 19 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- North Branch Boquet River3.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Holmes Creek3.9 mi
- Willsboro Bay5.1 mistocked May 1, 2023
- Duck Pond5.0 mi
- Long Pond5.2 mi
- Highlands Forge Lake5.8 mi
- Beaver Brook7.3 mi
- Florence Pond6.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Boquet River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Boquet River?+
Boquet River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Essex County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Boquet River get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2024, stocking at Boquet River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Boquet River?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Boquet River?+
Boquet River is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.