St. Lawrence County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,332 cfs typical
Oswegatchie River
Stocked 10× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Oswegatchie River is a stream in St. Lawrence County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Sturgeon — 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
Fog
79°
65°
7 mph
23%
Fri
Fog
82°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
7 mph
14%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brook Trout | 650 | 9" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 2,380 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,500 | 0.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,360 | 9.15" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 420 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 590 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 290 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 14" | |
When does Oswegatchie River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
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Nearby waters
- Lisbon Creek7.3 mi
- Beaver Creek9.6 mi
- Black Lake11.4 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Louce Creek10.8 mi
- Mud Lake13.4 mi
- South Branch Beaver Creek14.2 mi
- Bonney Creek13.0 mi
- Indian Creek12.2 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.
Oswegatchie River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oswegatchie River?+
Oswegatchie River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Sturgeon in St. Lawrence County, New York, most recently on May 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oswegatchie River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking at Oswegatchie River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oswegatchie 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 Oswegatchie River?+
Oswegatchie River is a stream in St. Lawrence 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.