Onondaga County · stream · order 8 river · ~5,891 cfs typical
Seneca River
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Seneca River is a stream in Onondaga County, New York, stocked with Tiger Muskellunge — most recently on Aug 1, 2023. 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
79°
65°
12 mph
15%
Fri
Overcast
83°
61°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
88°
62°
9 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 6,800 | 9" | |
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 6,000 | 9" | |
| Jul 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 6,000 | 6.8" | |
| Jul 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 6,000 | 6.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Oneida River0.0 mi
- Fish Creek2.7 mi
- Sixmile Creek2.9 mi
- Pleasant Lake3.7 mi
- Mud Creek3.4 mi
- Crooked Brook4.2 mi
- Hidden Lake5.7 mi
- Lake Temalo5.8 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.
Seneca River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Seneca River?+
Seneca River is stocked with Tiger Muskellunge in Onondaga County, New York, most recently on Aug 1, 2023 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Seneca River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at Seneca River peaks in July and August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Seneca 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 Seneca River?+
Seneca River is a stream in Onondaga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Aug 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.