When was Mettawee River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 9,360 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Mettawee River stocked?

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

Is Mettawee River stocked often?

The second most stocked of 22 waters in Washington County. Stocked more often than 97% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Mettawee River?

Rainbow trout (19 stockings, 105,120 fish); Brown trout (17 stockings, 24,170 fish).

Mettawee River trout stocking

Whitehall, Washington County, New York · stream

Mettawee River was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 27 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

27 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

The second most stocked of 22 waters in Washington County.
Stocked more often than 97% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at Mettawee River

Tonight
40°F
Rain Showers Likely
71% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Sunday
55°F
Partly Sunny
9% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
Sunday Night
41°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
43% rain · wind 7 mph
Monday
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
42% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
11% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph

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

When is Mettawee River stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Nov
2026		2	2
2025		1	1
2024		1	1
2023		1	1
2022		1	1
2021		1	1	1	1
2020	1	1	1	1
2019			1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	19	105,120	5,533	9.3 in
Brown trout	17	24,170	1,422	13.4 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 4 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Week of May 22Planned May 22 to May 28	Brown troutRainbow trout	2,350	11.5 in
Week of May 8Planned May 8 to May 14	Brown troutRainbow trout	2,350	11.5 in
Week of Apr 22Planned Apr 22 to Apr 28	Brown troutRainbow trout	2,350	11.5 in
Week of Apr 8Planned Apr 8 to Apr 14	Brown troutRainbow trout	2,350	11.5 in

20252 stockings · 23,400 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	9,360	12.1 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	14,040	11.5 in

20242 stockings · 9,300 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	5,520	11.4 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	3,780	11.1 in

20232 stockings · 8,910 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 6,530 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,380 fish

20222 stockings · 8,800 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 7,010 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,790 fish

20214 stockings · 26,760 fish

November rainbow trout, 12,250 fish
June rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 5,460 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,050 fish

20204 stockings · 16,540 fish

June rainbow trout, 9,240 fish
May brown trout, 700 fish
April rainbow trout, 3,300 fish
March rainbow trout, 3,300 fish

20191 stocking · 10,000 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 10,000 fish

20182 stockings · 8,360 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,530 fish
April brown trout, 3,830 fish

20172 stockings · 8,530 fish

May brown trout, 4,130 fish
April rainbow trout, 4,400 fish

20162 stockings · 8,690 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,900 fish
April brown trout, 3,790 fish

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. Seasons and limits: New York fishing regulations.

Where is Mettawee River?

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

Directions Larger map New York fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Mettawee River

Greenland Pondpond · 6 mistocked Sep 2025
Lapland Pondpond · 6 mistocked Sep 2025
Bumps Pondpond · 7 mistocked Sep 2025
Poultney Riverstream · 8 mistocked Apr 2020
Lake Georgelake · 9 mistocked Jun 2019
Lake Georgelake · 9 mistocked Oct 2017
Lake George (Rodger's Rock)lake · 9 mistocked Oct 2022
Lake Georgelake · 9 mistocked Jun 2018

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

Questions about Mettawee River

When was Mettawee River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 9,360 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Mettawee River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Mettawee River stocked often?: The second most stocked of 22 waters in Washington County. Stocked more often than 97% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Mettawee River?: Rainbow trout (19 stockings, 105,120 fish); Brown trout (17 stockings, 24,170 fish).