Muskellunge Stocked · 13 plants · last October 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Great Chazy River fishing
Great Chazy River fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Muskellunge on a river section. Also recorded: Brook trout. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook trout and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.
- Last stocked
- October 2024
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.7 in
- Elevation
- 93 ft
Fish at Great Chazy River
Muskellunge Stocked · 13 plants · last October 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last May 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook trout species guideHow Great Chazy River is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,830
Fish stocked in 2012
1,150
Fish stocked in 2013
1,150
Fish stocked in 2014
1,150
Fish stocked in 2015
1,150
Fish stocked in 2016
1,150
Fish stocked in 2017
1,150
Fish stocked in 2018
1,150
Fish stocked in 2019
1,150
Fish stocked in 2021
1,150
Fish stocked in 2022
1,150
Fish stocked in 2023
1,150
Fish stocked in 2024
1,150
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 9 in | report |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,150 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 510 | 9.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Shore access
- Yes
The more northerly of the two Chazy River tributaries of Lake Champlain; it empties into the lake at King Bay in the Town of Champlain. Upstream in the Town of Altona the river forms much of the west edge of DEC's Lewis Preserve WMA, with parking on Terrien Road and Jerusalem Road.
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About Great Chazy River
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Common questions
What fish are at Great Chazy River?
Fishing Great Chazy River usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 13 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Muskellunge was last stocked October 2024, averaging 8.5 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2011, averaging 9.7 in. Brook trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Great Chazy River stocked?
Last stocked October 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. No plants recorded in 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Great Chazy River?
Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Muskellunge average 8.5 in. Brown Trout average 9.7 in.
How do you get on Great Chazy River?
Shore fishing is available. The more northerly of the two Chazy River tributaries of Lake Champlain; it empties into the lake at King Bay in the Town of Champlain. Upstream in the Town of Altona the river forms much of the west edge of DEC's Lewis Preserve WMA, with parking on Terrien Road and Jerusalem Road.
Which lakes near Great Chazy River were stocked more recently?
North Branch Great Chazy River (12.2 mi) and Saranac River (16.3 mi) were stocked more recently. North Branch Great Chazy River is also stocked with Brown Trout and Saranac River is also stocked with Brown Trout.