The Best Spots To Catch Trout In New York State

The cold weather is still hanging on around New York State. However, as the days get longer and the grass starts growing, it means it is also time to hit the creeks, streams and rivers! Trout season is back in New York State!

There are few things more relaxing than a clear, crisp, April morning with a fishing rod or fly rod in your hand! Spring, inland, trout season is here and if you are planning on heading out this weekend, there are some places that you are almost guaranteed to catch a fish!

Each year, anglers from Buffalo to Albany and everywhere in between wait to hear or read where the trout will be stocked! Turns out, there a hundreds of locations and, for some, they are kept secret among other anglers. The New York State DEC has released the 2024 list of locations that have been stocked with yearling trout.

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According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, "spring trout stocking begins in March and runs through early June. These listings reflect the anticipated distribution of yearling and older trout for the spring fishing season. Actual numbers and stocking times may vary depending on fish availability and weather conditions".