New York
Schoharie Creek
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
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 109 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.31 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01350000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.18 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 57°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 52°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 54°F
Chance 2%
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
Catskill/Capital Region trout and warmwater creek. The Prattsville USGS gauge represents the reach influenced by Schoharie Reservoir / Gilboa Dam operations.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Schoharie Creek.
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
Upper Catskill Schoharie Creek trout fishery associated with the Prattsville monitoring context, including a DEC Stocked reach from the dam in Prattsville upstream toward Route 214. Downstream portions enter a reservoir-managed watershed and warmwater habitat; the Prattsville gauge does not represent all fishing reaches on the creek.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC stocking records list brown trout for Schoharie Creek reaches in Jewett, Hunter, and Lexington. Trout stream categorization lists a Stocked reach from the dam in Prattsville upstream to Route 214 bridge. Applies to the upper Catskill trout reach associated with the Prattsville gauge context, not the entire creek.
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout are typical of Catskill headwater and tributary habitat in Region 4 trout streams; secondary to stocked brown trout on the main Prattsville Stocked reach.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Rainbow trout are listed among Phase 1 target species for this Catskill trout reach; DEC stocking summaries reviewed for this batch emphasize brown trout. Population status treated as unknown pending a waterbody-specific species profile.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Freestone Catskill trout stream on the upper Prattsville-to-Route 214 Stocked reach. Downstream of the principal Schoharie Reservoir system the creek transitions toward warmer, reservoir-influenced waters that are outside this trout-reach focus.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access and Public Fishing Rights may exist on selected mapped Catskill reaches; confirm current DECinfo Locator / Trout Stream Fishing Map coverage. Do not assume continuous public access along the entire creek.
Public Fishing Rights, where present, apply only on selected mapped reaches and do not cover the entire Schoharie Creek.
Stocking information
DEC stocking programs support the upper Catskill Stocked reach (Prattsville upstream toward Route 214 and listed Jewett/Hunter/Lexington stockings). Downstream warmwater sections are not implied to share the same stocking regime.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control. Upper Catskill Stocked reaches follow inland trout statewide seasons and limits unless a more specific special regulation is posted; Region 4 special regulations for Schoharie Reservoir do not themselves define creek fishing segments.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Greene, 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
Greene
DEC Region
4
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Reach-specific Schoharie Creek regulations
Regulation Summary
Region 4 special and statewide regulations may apply by reach.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Flow Regulation
Flow at Prattsville can be influenced by Schoharie Reservoir / Gilboa Dam operations.
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