Rensselaer County · stream · order 5 river · ~142 cfs typical
Poesten Kill
Stocked 16× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Poesten Kill is a stream in Rensselaer County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 11, 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
Drizzle
76°
63°
11 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
82°
63°
5 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
10 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 240 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 800 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.2" | |
When does Poesten Kill get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Wynants Kill1.1 mi
- Burdens Pond1.2 mi
- Smarts Pond1.3 mi
- Ida Lake1.3 mi
- Wright Lake2.3 mi
- Bradley Lake2.4 mi
- Mohawk River2.8 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Littles Lake2.7 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.
Poesten Kill fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Poesten Kill?+
Poesten Kill is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Rensselaer County, New York, most recently on Apr 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Poesten Kill get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2024, stocking at Poesten Kill peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Poesten Kill?+
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 Poesten Kill?+
Poesten Kill is a stream in Rensselaer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.