Westchester County · stream · order 3 river · ~25 cfs typical
Pocantico River
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Pocantico River is a stream in Westchester County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Mar 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
Overcast
82°
66°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
86°
68°
11 mph
16%
Sun
Overcast
88°
74°
13 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 570 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 70 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 60 | 14.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 570 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 60 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 540 | 8.2" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Freemont Pond0.8 mi
- Tappan Zee1.6 mi
- Tarrytown Reservoir1.7 mi
- Swan Lake2.3 mi
- Lower Lake2.6 mi
- Pocantico Lake2.5 mi
- Fergusons Lake2.3 mi
- Hemingways Lake2.4 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.
Pocantico River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pocantico River?+
Pocantico River is stocked with Brown Trout in Westchester County, New York, most recently on Mar 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pocantico River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Pocantico River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pocantico 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 Pocantico River?+
Pocantico River is a stream in Westchester County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.