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Franklin County · stream · order 6 river · ~244 cfs typical

Chateaugay River

Brook Trout — stocked in Chateaugay River, New YorkBrown Trout — stocked in Chateaugay River, New YorkRainbow Trout — stocked in Chateaugay River, New York
Brook TroutBrown TroutRainbow Trout

Stocked 53× since 2024 · NYSDEC

Chateaugay River is a stream in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

73°

61°

8 mph

22%

Fri

Fog

76°

60°

7 mph

Sat

Overcast

79°

62°

6 mph

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2024: 21 stockings2025: 22 stockings2026: 10 stockings
— 2026 —
Jun 4Brown Trout1,0109"
Jun 4Brown Trout13012"
May 18Rainbow Trout11012"
May 18Rainbow Trout1,0009"
May 4Brown Trout13012"
May 4Brown Trout1,0109"
Apr 18Brown Trout2,2409"
Apr 18Brown Trout27012"
Apr 18Rainbow Trout1,0009"
Apr 18Rainbow Trout11012"
— 2025 —
Jun 1Rainbow Trout4013.3"
Jun 1Brown Trout4013.6"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout30130"
Jun 1Brown Trout3013"
May 1Rainbow Trout63012.4"
May 1Brown Trout4013.6"
May 1Brown Trout7013.6"
May 1Rainbow Trout3809.9"
May 1Rainbow Trout4012.4"
May 1Brown Trout6308.8"
May 1Rainbow Trout7012.4"
May 1Brown Trout3808.7"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout6309.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout6308"
Apr 1Brown Trout7013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout4013.1"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout4012"
Apr 1Brown Trout3808"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout3809.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout25013.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout2,2208.2"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout7012"
— 2024 —
Nov 1Brook Trout3006.5"
May 1Rainbow Trout36010.5"
May 1Rainbow Trout4012.2"
May 1Rainbow Trout60010.5"
May 1Brown Trout6009.8"
May 1Rainbow Trout7012.2"
May 1Brown Trout3609.8"
May 1Rainbow Trout2309.2"
May 1Brown Trout7013.4"
May 1Rainbow Trout2009.2"
May 1Brown Trout4013.4"
Apr 1Brown Trout3609.3"
Apr 1Brown Trout25013.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout7013.1"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout4011.7"
Apr 1Brown Trout2,1209.5"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout7011.7"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout3609.9"
Apr 1Brown Trout4013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout6009.3"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout6009.9"

When does Chateaugay River get stocked?

Going by 53 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and May.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 24 stockingsAprMay: 22 stockingsMayJun: 6 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 1 stockingNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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Nearby waters

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Chateaugay River fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Chateaugay River?+

Chateaugay River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Jun 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Chateaugay River get stocked?+

Going by 53 records since 2024, stocking at Chateaugay River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Chateaugay 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 Chateaugay River?+

Chateaugay River is a stream in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: NYSDEC · updated Jun 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.