Westchester County · stream · order 7 river · ~672 cfs typical
Croton River
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Croton River is a stream in Westchester County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 18, 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
82°
66°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
86°
69°
10 mph
16%
Sun
Overcast
87°
70°
13 mph
29%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Duck Pond1.1 mi
- Indian Brook Reservoir1.1 mi
- Little Lake1.5 mi
- Rockhill Pond1.4 mi
- Purdy Pond1.8 mi
- Cliffdale Pond2.1 mi
- Glendale Lake2.2 mi
- Ossining Reservoir2.4 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.
Croton River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Croton River?+
Croton River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Westchester County, New York, most recently on Mar 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Croton River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Croton River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Croton 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 Croton River?+
Croton River is a stream in Westchester County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.