Cohocton River fish stocking
Avoca, Steuben County, New York
Cohocton River in Avoca, Steuben County, New York was last stocked in June 2025 with 724 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 60,204 fish in 35 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in March, April, and May.
2026 stocking plan
From NYSDEC's published season plan. Plans can change because of weather and hatchery conditions.
| When | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,290 | 9– 10 inches |
When Cohocton River gets fish
Stocking history
New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.
2025 · 15,204 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 724 | 13.7″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,260 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 14.3″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,260 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,260 | 8.9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,260 | 9.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 14.3″ |
2024 · 15,260 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.6″ | |
| Brook Trout | 1,380 | 12.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.4″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.1″ |
2023 · 15,220 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 1,380 | 10.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 350 | 13.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 350 | 13.7″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9.4″ | |
| Brown Trout | 350 | 13.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,110 | 9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 350 | 13.6″ |
2022 · 14,520 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.5″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 3,270 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 14″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 3,270 | 9.5″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 3,270 | 10″ | |
| Brown Trout | 360 | 13.5″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 3,270 | 9.5″ |
Frequently asked questions
When was Cohocton River last stocked?
NYSDEC records show Cohocton River was last stocked in June 2025 (about 16 months ago), with 724 brown trout.
What fish are stocked in Cohocton River?
Cohocton River has been stocked with brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).
When does Cohocton River usually get stocked?
Most fish have been stocked in March, April, and May. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.
Do I need a license to fish Cohocton River?
Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Cohocton River.
Other stocked waters in Steuben County
Keuka Lake
Cold Brook
Bennett Creek
Canacadea Creek
Canisteo River
Meads Creek
All 9 stocked waters in Steuben County →
Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.