Saratoga County · stream · order 8 river · ~5,674 cfs typical
Mohawk River
Stocked 34× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Mohawk River is a stream in Saratoga County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 18, 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
Rain
76°
63°
10 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
81°
64°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
10 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 210 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 1,830 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 9.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 180 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 9.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 820 | 9.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 860 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 860 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 820 | 9.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 820 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 14.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 860 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 1,292 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 2,910 | 8.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,840 | 9.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 320 | 13.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 2,910 | 9.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 12.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,910 | 9.3" | |
When does Mohawk River get stocked?
Going by 34 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Wright Lake1.2 mi
- Bradley Lake1.4 mi
- Lansingburgh Reservoir2.3 mi
- Poesten Kill2.8 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Ida Lake2.9 mi
- Troy Reservoir2.7 mi
- Smarts Pond3.7 mi
- Burdens Pond3.8 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.
Mohawk River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mohawk River?+
Mohawk River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Saratoga County, New York, most recently on May 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mohawk River get stocked?+
Going by 34 records since 2024, stocking at Mohawk River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mohawk 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 Mohawk River?+
Mohawk River is a stream in Saratoga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.