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St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) fishing conditions · New York

Tomorrow, 6 am–8 amWalleye

The bite peaks at 57.

Log a trip here
Right now: 47 for walleye, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Walleye, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 474 pm
  2. 43
  3. 43
  4. 437 pm
  5. 42
  6. 42
  7. 4410 pm
  8. 54
  9. 54Sun
  10. 421 am
  11. 42
  12. 45
  13. 454 am
  14. 53
  15. 57
  16. 577 am
  17. 53
  18. 53
  19. 5310 am
  20. 57
  21. 57
  22. 531 pm
  23. 53
  24. 53
  25. 574 pm
  26. 53
  27. 53
  28. 507 pm
  29. 50
  30. 50
  31. 5010 pm
  32. 54
  33. 54Mon
  34. 531 am
  35. 53
  36. 53
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Walleye range 50–72°

Wind
6 mph

From the north

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:46 pm

Sky
Rain Showers

98% chance of rain

Air
48°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are New York regulations for these waters.

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

57MarginalTomorrow, 6 am–8 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Walleye bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Walleye is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Walleye feeds aggressively in low light. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 3 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 18" minimum, 3 a day, May 1–Mar 15.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · St. Lawrence River

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on walleye

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

45Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Smallmouth bass is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Smallmouth bass is here May–Oct. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

12" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 12" minimum, 5 a day Jun 15–Nov 30. Fishing for black bass, catch and release included, is prohibited Dec 1–Jun 14.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · St. Lawrence River

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

33Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Common carp is here May–Sep. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. New York statewide: carp are open all year, any size, any number.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · New York

Last checked 20 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Sep, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer29.82 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:46 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:49 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:10 pm–4:10 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:00 am–7:00 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

New York DEC report, undated

Names smallmouth bass, walleye, which people fish for here. It covers the whole state, so it may not describe these waters.

Read it at New York DEC

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The mighty St. Lawrence through the Thousand Islands — world-class smallmouth bass over the shoals, trophy muskellunge and northern pike in the weed beds, plus walleye and panfish. Big, clear current water on the New York–Ontario border.

New York: smallmouth 12" minimum, 5 a day Jun 15–Nov 30, and no bass fishing at all Dec 1–Jun 14; walleye 18" minimum, 3 a day. The river also holds trophy muskie and pike under their own seasons.

Nearby

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Selkirk Shores State Park54 mi · New YorkBest tonight 9 pm to tomorrow 10 pm
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84Worth the trip
Cayuga Lake117 mi · New YorkBest now until 7 pm
93Go
Lake Champlain125 mi · New YorkBest tomorrow 4 am to Monday 4 am
98Go
Lake Champlain (Burlington)134 mi · VermontBest tomorrow 1 pm to Monday 4 am
86Go
Beaverkill River169 mi · New YorkBest tonight 11 pm to Monday 4 am
80Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands)?

St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Common Carp. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) have?

St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. New York: smallmouth 12" minimum, 5 a day Jun 15–Nov 30, and no bass fishing at all Dec 1–Jun 14; walleye 18" minimum, 3 a day. The river also holds trophy muskie and pike under their own seasons.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands)?

state agency regulations apply at St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) tidal water?

No. St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.