Essex County · stream · order 5 river · ~329 cfs typical
Cedar River
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Cedar River is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 25, 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
Drizzle
74°
58°
7 mph
36%
Fri
Fog
76°
58°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
83°
58°
6 mph
32%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 900 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 110 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 890 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 840 | 9.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Beaver Brook0.8 mi
- Frank Pond1.3 mi
- Dunk Pond1.8 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Indian River2.1 mi
- Squirrel Pond2.4 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Cheney Pond2.1 mi
- Beaver Ponds1.8 mi
- Cedar Pond2.0 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.
Cedar River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cedar River?+
Cedar River is stocked with Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Apr 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cedar River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Cedar River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cedar 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 Cedar River?+
Cedar River is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.