Essex County · stream · order 4 river · ~176 cfs typical
Boreas River
Stocked 15× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Boreas River is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — 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
75°
61°
8 mph
45%
Fri
Overcast
78°
61°
9 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
6 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 700 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 690 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 440 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 10" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 660 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 12" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11" | |
When does Boreas River get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Lost Pond2.3 mi
- Roper Pond1.9 mi
- Black Mountain Ponds1.9 mi
- Bullhead Pond2.2 mi
- Aldous Brook3.3 mi
- Twentyninth Pond3.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Rankin Pond3.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Calahan Pond2.6 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.
Boreas River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Boreas River?+
Boreas River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Boreas River get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2024, stocking at Boreas River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Boreas 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 Boreas River?+
Boreas 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.