When was Genesee River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (rainbow trout, 32,484 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Genesee River stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

What kind of trout are stocked in Genesee River?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 102,484 fish).

How warm is the water near Genesee River?

The USGS gage read 65°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Genesee River trout stocking

Rochester, Monroe County, New York · stream

Genesee River was last stocked 18 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2023. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

Apr 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

65°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: GENESEE RIVER AT FORD STREET BRIDGE, ROCHESTER NY (2 km away).

Water temperature: 65°F
Flow: 443 cfs; much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 12.75 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 64 °F on Sep 24. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 832 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Genesee River

Overnight
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 mph
Friday
66°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 10 mph
Friday Night
54°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 mph
Saturday
68°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Saturday Night
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 12 mph
Sunday
66°F
Partly Sunny
10% rain · wind 13 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Genesee River stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Genesee River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2025				1
2024				1
2023				1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3	102,484	34,161	4.7 in

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish
Apr 1 to 30, 2025	Rainbow trout	32,484
Apr 1 to 30, 2024	Rainbow trout	35,000
Apr 1 to 30, 2023	Rainbow trout	35,000

From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go.

Where is Genesee River?

Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the town the agency names for the stocked section, from USGS place names.

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Stocked waters near Genesee River

Irondequoit Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 1, 2025
Irondequoit Creekstream · 7 mistocked May 1, 2025
Irondequoit Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
Sandy Creekstream · 18 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
Oatka Creekstream · 22 mistocked May 1, 2025

All stocked waters in Monroe County Stocked this week in New York

Questions about Genesee River

When was Genesee River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (rainbow trout, 32,484 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Genesee River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Genesee River?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 102,484 fish).
How warm is the water near Genesee River?: The USGS gage read 65°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.