Stream / River · Hamilton
Sacandaga River
Official trout-water information for Sacandaga River in Hamilton, New York.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 43.44628, -74.27830
- Town
- Wells
- Drainage basin
- Upper Hudson River
- Water-quality standards
- B(T), C(T)
- Waterbody type evidence
- official managed-stream layer; official managed-stream or public-access source
- Published planned total
- 4,480 trout
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
Management
3 documented reaches
From confluence with West Branch Sacandaga River upstream to Lake Algonquin Dam
Length: 2.50 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 2nd week in May
Published reach total: 2,410 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 23
From 700 yards upstream of confluence with East Branch Sacandaga River upstream to 350 yards downstream of Auger Falls
Length: 1.00 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 2nd week in May
Published reach total: 790 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 23
From picnic area near Austin Falls upstream to Christine Falls Dam
Length: 2.60 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 2nd week in May
Published reach total: 1,280 trout
Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.
Management-plan page: 23
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- May - second week3,990 troutBrown TroutTown: WellsPublished size: 9 - 10 inches
- May - second week490 troutBrown TroutTown: WellsPublished size: 12 -15 inches
Published history
- 20114,820 troutBrown Trout
- 20125,020 troutBrown Trout
- 20134,200 troutBrown Trout
- 20144,890 troutBrown Trout
- 20154,870 troutBrown Trout
- 20174,710 troutBrown Trout
- 20184,930 troutBrown Trout
- 20195,010 troutBrown Trout
- 20204,250 troutBrown Trout
- 20214,510 troutBrown Trout
- 20224,190 troutBrown Trout
- 20234,190 troutBrown Trout
- 20244,210 troutBrown Trout
- 20254,410 troutBrown Trout
Access evidence
1 matched record
Hand launch
Evidence type: other
Ownership: DEC
Source type: boat_launch
Features: Accessible
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only