New York
Genesee River
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
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.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1440 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.19 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04223000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
4 mph SW
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.12 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 59°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 52°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 53°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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
Western/central New York river monitored at Portageville near Letchworth State Park. Region 8/9 and statewide regulations apply by reach.
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
Fishery overview
Inland Genesee River trout and warmwater fishery centered on the Portageville/Letchworth monitoring context and Allegany County inland trout reaches. This record is not classified as a Great Lakes tributary fishery. Separate Mount Morris Dam seasonal restrictions and lower Lake Ontario-connected rules near Rochester exist on other reaches and are summarized in the regulation caution only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC lists Stocked-Extended and Catch and Release inland trout reaches on the upper Genesee in Allegany County (Belmont to Pennsylvania line). Profile centers on inland/Portageville context, not the Lake Ontario mouth.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Genesee River PFR materials document rainbow trout stocking on the inland Allegany County trout fishery.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Smallmouth bass are a common warmwater target on inland Genesee River reaches including the Portageville/Letchworth context.
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Walleye are listed among Phase 1 Genesee River targets for the inland river fishery.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Inland freestone and gorge-influenced river habitat near Portageville/Letchworth with upstream Allegany County Stocked-Extended and Catch and Release trout reaches toward the Pennsylvania line. Lower Lake Ontario-connected water near Rochester is outside this record’s Great Lakes classification.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Nearly 18 miles of Public Fishing Rights are described on the inland Genesee in Allegany County, including accessible platforms at Island Park in Wellsville and at Belmont Dam. Confirm current DEC PFR maps / DECinfo Locator coverage. Access claims do not cover the entire river.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected inland Genesee River mapped reaches (Allegany County materials) and do not cover the entire river.
Stocking information
DEC stockings support designated inland Allegany County trout reaches (brown and rainbow trout). Stocking does not imply uniform management on every Genesee River mile.
- 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.
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control. Region 8 lists a seasonal fishing closure from the downstream side of Mount Morris Dam downstream to the first railroad bridge downstream of State Route 36 (March 16–April 30). Lake Ontario tributary seasonal rules apply only on the separate lower reach from the State Route 104 bridge upstream to the Lower Falls and are not attached as segments on this inland Portageville record.
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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