Monroe County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,529 cfs typical
Genesee River
Stocked 58× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Genesee River is a stream in Monroe County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow 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
Overcast
76°
66°
12 mph
4%
Fri
Partly cloudy
78°
64°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
9 mph
18%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 680 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | 860 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 5,640 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 680 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Rainbow Trout | 860 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Rainbow Trout | 5,540 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | 860 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 5,640 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 680 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 860 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 5,540 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 680 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 9.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 65 | 30.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 225 | 16.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 17.6" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 21.5" | |
| Sep 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,500 | 6" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 1,242 | 1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 620 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 11.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 11.3" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 5,590 | 8.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 32,484 | 5.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 138,195 | 3.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 21.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 225 | 16.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 70 | 30.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 20.7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 5,320 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 570 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 14.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 14.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 620 | 14.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,375 | 9.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 35,000 | 4.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 10" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 570 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 5,320 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,320 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 620 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 620 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,320 | 9.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 570 | 10.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7" | |
When does Genesee River get stocked?
Going by 58 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with chinook salmon →
Nearby waters
- Slater Creek1.4 mi
- Little Pond1.5 mi
- Round Pond2.4 mi
- Eastman Lake2.7 mi
- Round Pond Creek2.5 mi
- Durand Lake2.8 mi
- Buck Pond3.6 mi
- Buell Pond (historical)4.7 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.
Genesee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Genesee River?+
Genesee River is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout in Monroe County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Genesee River get stocked?+
Going by 58 records since 2024, stocking at Genesee 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 Genesee 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 Genesee River?+
Genesee River is a stream in Monroe 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.