Steuben County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,863 cfs typical
Cohocton River
Stocked 22× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Cohocton River is a stream in Steuben County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown 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
Fog
81°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
6 mph
12%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
65°
12 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 724 | 13.7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 3,260 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 14.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,260 | 8.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 14.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 3,260 | 9.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 1,380 | 12.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6" | |
When does Cohocton River get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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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
- Tioga River0.0 mi
- Cutler Creek0.4 mi
- Northside Reservoir1.5 mi
- Meads Creek2.1 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Southside Reservoir2.1 mi
- Mulholland Creek3.0 mi
- Post Creek2.7 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Canisteo River3.8 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
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.
Cohocton River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cohocton River?+
Cohocton River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Steuben County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cohocton River get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2024, stocking at Cohocton River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cohocton 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 Cohocton River?+
Cohocton River is a stream in Steuben 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.