Washington County · stream · order 4 river · ~54 cfs typical
Indian River
Stocked 16× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Indian River is a stream in Washington County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout 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
80°
60°
8 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
8 mph
1%
Sun
Showers
75°
67°
8 mph
41%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 440 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 12" | |
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 2,470 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 340 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 340 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 290 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 280 | 11.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,490 | 9.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 420 | 9.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,680 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 320 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 12.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 760 | 8.9" | |
When does Indian River get stocked?
Going by 16 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
- Rathbun Pond1.1 mi
- Wells Brook2.1 mi
- Gillespie Pond2.5 mi
- Mill Brook2.4 mi
- Martins Pond3.4 mi
- Little Lake3.8 mi
- Green Pond5.2 mi
- Lake Saint Catherine4.8 mistocked Jun 2, 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.
Indian River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Indian River?+
Indian River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Washington County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Indian River get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2024, stocking at Indian River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Indian 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 Indian River?+
Indian River is a stream in Washington 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.