New York
Mohawk River at Cohoes
Location Snapshot
Mohawk River at Cohoes is the lower Mohawk mainstem approaching its confluence with the Hudson River. Smallmouth bass and walleye are principal targets in this large-river warmwater fishery.
Current River Rating
Good · 84
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within a broad fishable range.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1690 CFS
- Gage Height
- 8.69 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57.2 °F
- Latest current reading
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01357500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
35°F
Feels like
29°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
8 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 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 61°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 33°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 54°F / Low 36°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The Mohawk River at Cohoes is the Hudson's longest tributary, and it enters the Hudson there.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Mohawk 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
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High 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
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Albany, 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
Albany
DEC Region
4
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Mohawk River at Cohoes gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC warmwater / inland river regulations apply on the Cohoes Mohawk corridor. Confirm current Region 4 seasons, methods, and limits.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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