New York
Genesee River
Location Snapshot
Genesee River is an inland western New York fishery centered on the Portageville and Letchworth corridor, where freestone and gorge-influenced habitat supports both trout and warmwater species. Brown and rainbow trout join smallmouth bass and walleye in a distinctly mixed inland-river fishery separate from the lower Lake Ontario tributary.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 426 CFS
- Gage Height
- 9.12 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04223000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
2 mph SW
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 62°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 61°F / Low 33°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 39°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 36°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Genesee at Letchworth is the gorge reach at the Portageville entrance.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Genesee River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
Genesee River Belmont to York's Corners Stocked-Extended.
From Belmont Dam in Belmont upstream 1.0 mile upstream of County Route 29 near York's Corners (Stocked-Extended).
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- 1.0 mile upstream of County Route 29 near York's Corners.
- Downstream
- Belmont Dam in Belmont.
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Genesee River Shongo to State Line Stocked-Extended.
From NYS Route 19 bridge in Shongo upstream to State Line (Stocked-Extended).
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- State Line.
- Downstream
- NYS Route 19 bridge in Shongo.
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Genesee River York's Corners to Shongo Catch and Release.
From 1.0 mile upstream of County Route 29 near York's Corners upstream to NYS Route 19 bridge in Shongo (Catch and Release).
Catch and Release inland trout stream category; artificial lures only, all year.
- Upstream
- NYS Route 19 bridge in Shongo.
- Downstream
- 1.0 mile upstream of County Route 29 near York's Corners.
- Season
- Catch and Release all year.
- Methods
- Artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Catch and Release only; all fish must be released.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Wyoming, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Wyoming
DEC Region
8
Management Category
Inland river
Regulation Scope
Reach-specific Genesee River regulations.
Regulation Summary
Region 8 special and statewide regulations may apply by Genesee River reach.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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