Washington County · stream · order 6 river · ~349 cfs typical
Mettawee River
Stocked 21× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Mettawee River is a stream in Washington County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
Drizzle
78°
63°
7 mph
43%
Fri
Drizzle
82°
62°
5 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 25 | Rainbow Trout | 2,090 | 9" | |
| May 25 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 2,090 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 2,090 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | 2,090 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,110 | 9.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,110 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 9.6" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,690 | 9.8" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,730 | 9.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,820 | 9.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.7" | |
When does Mettawee River get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and May.
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 brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mud Brook0.9 mi
- Castle Creek2.2 mi
- Clear Pond2.5 mi
- Sawmill Pond2.7 mi
- Schoolhouse Marsh4.2 mi
- Whitehall Reservoir3.8 mi
- Pike Brook3.2 mi
- Spectacle Pond3.4 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.
Mettawee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mettawee River?+
Mettawee River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Washington County, New York, most recently on May 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mettawee River get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2024, stocking at Mettawee 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 Mettawee 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 Mettawee River?+
Mettawee River is a stream in Washington County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.