Oswego County · stream · order 8 river · ~8,476 cfs typical
Oswego River
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Oswego River is a stream in Oswego County, New York, stocked with Chinook Salmon and Steelhead — 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
Overcast
76°
66°
16 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
78°
65°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
87°
65°
9 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 24,362 | 3.1" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 29,140 | 5.25" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 35,000 | 4.5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with chinook salmon → · All New York waters with steelhead →
Nearby waters
- Wine Creek1.6 mi
- Glimmerglass Lagoon1.9 mi
- Rice Creek3.1 mi
- Snake Creek4.1 mi
- Mud Pond6.3 mi
- Black Creek8.1 mi
- Paddy Pond7.1 mi
- Ninemile Creek7.3 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.
Oswego River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oswego River?+
Oswego River is stocked with Chinook Salmon and Steelhead in Oswego County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oswego River get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Oswego River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oswego 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 Oswego River?+
Oswego River is a stream in Oswego 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.