Hoosic River fishing guide
A 38-mile river in Rensselaer and Washington counties, New York. The state agency lists 4 species here and last stocked it in April 2020. It has 2 public access points and 1 live sensor on the water.
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- Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge NY · flow, water level · USGS 01334500
Hoosic River flow
Flow gauge: Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge NY, USGS 01334500 . The forecast above shows its latest reading and band: Fishable up to this month's typical high (75th percentile), High up to the 90th percentile, Blown out above that.
Typical flow by month
Typical is the middle half of daily mean flows in that month (25th to 75th percentile), from 20–21 years of USGS records.
| Month | Typical flow (cfs) | Median (cfs) | Blown out above (cfs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 631–1,363 | 918 | 2,092 |
| February | 488–1,060 | 680 | 1,834 |
| March | 835–2,230 | 1,340 | 3,371 |
| April | 1,160–2,580 | 1,780 | 3,321 |
| May | 637–1,340 | 902 | 2,053 |
| June | 358–879 | 498 | 1,450 |
| July | 269–809 | 416 | 1,720 |
| August | 224–649 | 351 | 1,140 |
| September | 171–628 | 295 | 1,200 |
| October | 269–969 | 477 | 1,720 |
| November | 528–1,200 | 814 | 1,820 |
| December | 727–1,670 | 1,125 | 2,571 |
Fish species in Hoosic River
Species on the official fishing-waters list from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Species links open our guide to that fish in New York.
| Species | Status | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | Agency list | — |
| Common Carp | Agency list | — |
| Rainbow Trout | Agency list | Apr 2020 |
| Smallmouth Bass | Agency list | — |
Stocking history
Last stocked April 2020: rainbow trout catchable. 5 stocking records in the last 10 years, 1,300 fish in all, from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Each row below sums the agency's records for one month, species and size.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Rainbow Trout | catchable | 280 |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | catchable | 650 |
| Apr 2018 | Rainbow Trout | catchable | 170 |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | catchable | 200 |
Plus 1 stocking record before October 2016 in the agency data.
Public access and boat launches
1 carry-in launch and 1 shoreline access site from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; orange dots on the map above.
Access along the river
- End near Petersburg Junction
- mi 14Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge NYFlow gauge
- mi 16Hoosic River fishing access (State Route 67)Shore
- mi 18Hoosic River boat launchCarry-in
- End near Stillwater
Access points
- Hoosic River boat launchCarry-in
- Hoosic River fishing access (State Route 67)Shore
Regulations
No special regulations for Hoosic River in our data. New York statewide rules apply unless the agency lists a special rule for this water. Seasons, limits and size rules change: check New York fishing regulations before every trip.
Licence: New York fishing licences from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Hoosic River fishing FAQ
What fish are in Hoosic River?
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation lists 4 species for Hoosic River: brown trout, common carp, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.
When was Hoosic River last stocked?
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation last stocked Hoosic River in April 2020 with rainbow trout. Our data has 5 stocking records in the last 10 years.
Where can I launch a boat on Hoosic River?
The agency lists 1 carry-in launch and 1 shoreline access site for Hoosic River, near Buskirk. Each one is listed in the access section with parking and toilets where the agency records them.
Is there a flow gauge on Hoosic River?
Yes. USGS gauge 01334500 (Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge NY) measures flow on Hoosic River. Its median daily flow runs from about 295 cfs in September to 1,780 cfs in April. Today's reading is in the forecast at the top of this page; the flow section has the typical range by month.
Sources: New York State DEC, Boat launch sites · New York State DEC, Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds (mw8j-wduf); Recommended Fishing Rivers and Streams (tjny-fki3), on data.ny.gov · New York State DEC, Public Fishing Rights parking areas (9vef-6whi), on data.ny.gov · New York State DEC, Fish stocking lists on data.ny.gov · U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System, domestic names · U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset, high resolution, state geodatabases (NHDWaterbody, NHDFlowline); 3DHP when it replaces it · U.S. Geological Survey, Water Data OGC API (monitoring locations, discharge, gage height, water temperature). Checked: Oct 4, 2026. Official links open the agency page. How we use data