Essex County · stream · order 4 river · ~82 cfs typical
Minerva Stream
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Minerva Stream is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 1, 2025. 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
76°
61°
9 mph
43%
Fri
Overcast
78°
61°
7 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
6 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 540 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 400 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 760 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
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
- Alder Brook1.6 mi
- Lost Pond2.1 mi
- Pat Pond2.1 mi
- Kelso Brook2.0 mi
- Hidden Lake2.8 mi
- Moxham Pond2.6 mi
- Bird Pond3.4 mi
- Oliver Pond4.1 mistocked Apr 1, 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.
Minerva Stream fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Minerva Stream?+
Minerva Stream is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Minerva Stream get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Minerva Stream peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Minerva Stream?+
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 Minerva Stream?+
Minerva Stream is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.