Oneida County · stream · order 4 river · ~98 cfs typical
Mad River
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Mad River is a stream in Oneida County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 25, 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°
65°
11 mph
14%
Fri
Fog
82°
61°
10 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
7 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 360 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,030 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 14.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,940 | 9.1" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Emmons Brook0.2 mi
- Cobb Brook0.5 mi
- Little River2.9 mi
- Starkweather Pond3.6 mi
- Finnegan Brook3.8 mi
- Howard Pond3.4 mi
- Faulkner Ponds4.2 mi
- South Branch Little River3.5 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.
Mad River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mad River?+
Mad River is stocked with Brown Trout in Oneida County, New York, most recently on Apr 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mad River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Mad River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mad 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 Mad River?+
Mad River is a stream in Oneida County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.