St. Lawrence County · stream · order 6 river · ~2,144 cfs typical
Raquette River
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Raquette River is a stream in St. Lawrence County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Sturgeon — most recently on May 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
Overcast
78°
63°
9 mph
30%
Fri
Fog
81°
64°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
65°
6 mph
42%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 1,910 | 9" | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 230 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,500 | 0.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,890 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 14" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake sturgeon →
Nearby waters
- Saint Regis River2.9 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Deer River5.0 mi
- Grass River3.9 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Lake Saint Lawrence5.2 mi
- Squeak Brook6.2 mi
- Earls Creek7.2 mi
- Lawrence Brook9.4 mi
- Redwater Brook10.6 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.
Raquette River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Raquette River?+
Raquette River is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Sturgeon in St. Lawrence County, New York, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Raquette River get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Raquette River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Raquette 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 Raquette River?+
Raquette 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 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.