Lewis County · stream · order 4 river · ~198 cfs typical
Independence River
Independence River is a stream in Lewis 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
82°
60°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
64°
10 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
65°
10 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Whetstone Creek0.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Roaring Brook0.8 mi
- Harvey Creek2.0 mi
- Otter Creek2.3 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Rainbow Creek2.6 mi
- House Creek3.3 mi
- Mill Creek3.6 mi
- Douglass Creek4.6 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.
Independence River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Independence 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 Independence River?+
Independence River is a stream in Lewis County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.