Niagara County · stream · order 10 river · ~242,698 cfs typical
Niagara River
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Niagara River is a stream in Niagara County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Jul 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
Clear
79°
63°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
63°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
80°
68°
14 mph
49%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Brown Trout | 39,140 | 3.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Brown Trout | 48,000 | 3.7" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Fourmile Creek3.8 mi
- Sixmile Creek5.9 mi
- Bond Lake9.5 mi
- Gill Creek12.9 mi
- Bergholtz Creek13.1 mi
- Little River13.9 mi
- Cayuga Creek14.0 mi
- Woods Creek14.6 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.
Niagara River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Niagara River?+
Niagara River is stocked with Brown Trout in Niagara County, New York, most recently on Jul 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Niagara 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 Niagara River?+
Niagara River is a stream in Niagara County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Jul 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.