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Jessup River
Stocked 11× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Jessup River is a stream in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 11, 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
Drizzle
74°
59°
8 mph
42%
Fri
Overcast
77°
59°
8 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
78°
59°
6 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9" | |
| May 11 | Brook Trout | 1,330 | 9" | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,000 | 5.4" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 1,430 | 9.53" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,000 | 6" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 1,210 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 10" | |
When does Jessup River get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Dug Mountain Brook0.5 mi
- Panther Pond1.0 mi
- Dug Mountain Ponds1.6 mi
- Mason Lake1.7 mi
- Cellar Brook2.1 mi
- Miami River2.2 mi
- Lewey Lake2.5 mi
- Whitaker Lake2.6 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.
Jessup River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jessup River?+
Jessup River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Jessup River get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking at Jessup River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Jessup 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 Jessup River?+
Jessup River is a stream in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.