Hamilton County · stream · order 5 river · ~177 cfs typical
Cold River
Cold River is a stream in Hamilton County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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
73°
57°
7 mph
29%
Fri
Drizzle
76°
57°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
78°
59°
6 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Calkins Brook0.6 mi
- Pine Brook1.3 mi
- Moose Creek1.9 mi
- First Pond2.6 mi
- Boulder Brook2.6 mi
- Round Pond3.5 mi
- Moose Creek2.9 mi
- Dawson Pond4.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
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.
Cold River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cold 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 Cold River?+
Cold River is a stream in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.