Stocked Lakes

Salmon River fish stocking

Malone, Franklin County, New York

Last stocked
Sep 2025
about 13 months ago
2026 plan
24,430 fish
Species
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout

Salmon River in Malone, Franklin County, New York was last stocked in September 2025 with 1,500 lake sturgeon. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 104,570 fish in 111 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in April, May, and October.

2026 stocking plan

From NYSDEC's published season plan. Plans can change because of weather and hatchery conditions.

WhenSpeciesFishSize
— 2026Brown Trout47012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout3,8409– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout56012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout4,6209– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout47012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout3,8409– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout65012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout5,8009– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout42012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout3,7609– 10 inches

When Salmon River gets fish

Total fish stocked in each month, all years shown on this page combined.

Stocking history

New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.

2025 · 26,520 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Lake Sturgeon1,5000.3″
Brown Trout5013″
Brown Trout15013.6″
Brown Trout20013.6″
Rainbow Trout20013.3″
Rainbow Trout5013″
Rainbow Trout15013″
Brown Trout17013.6″
Brown Trout1,5208.6″
Brown Trout5013.6″
Brown Trout4708.6″
Brown Trout1,8008.6″
Brown Trout20013.6″
Rainbow Trout1,52010.4″
Rainbow Trout1,80010.4″
Rainbow Trout17012.4″
Rainbow Trout20012.4″
Rainbow Trout47010.4″
Rainbow Trout5012.4″
Brown Trout20013.1″
Brown Trout4708.1″
Brown Trout1,8008.1″
Brown Trout508.1″
Brown Trout1,5208.1″
Brown Trout1708.1″
Brown Trout4,5809.2″
Brown Trout51013.2″
Rainbow Trout2,0609.3″
Rainbow Trout17012″
Rainbow Trout23012″
Rainbow Trout1,8009.3″
Rainbow Trout20012″
Rainbow Trout1,5209.3″
Rainbow Trout5012″
Rainbow Trout4709.3″

2024 · 27,370 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brook Trout1,0006.5″
Brook Trout3006.5″
Brook Trout1,0006.5″
Brown Trout17013.4″
Brown Trout1,4509.6″
Brown Trout5013.4″
Brown Trout4509.6″
Brown Trout20013.4″
Brown Trout1,7109.6″
Rainbow Trout2209.2″
Rainbow Trout8809.2″
Rainbow Trout6509.2″
Rainbow Trout2009.2″
Rainbow Trout1,7109.9″
Rainbow Trout5012″
Rainbow Trout4509.9″
Rainbow Trout1,4509.9″
Rainbow Trout16012″
Rainbow Trout19012″
Brown Trout1,7109.5″
Brown Trout20013.1″
Brown Trout4509.5″
Brown Trout17013.1″
Brown Trout1,4509.5″
Brown Trout5013.1″
Brown Trout51013″
Brown Trout4,3609.4″
Rainbow Trout1609.2″
Rainbow Trout1,4509.2″
Rainbow Trout20011.4″
Rainbow Trout5011.4″
Rainbow Trout1,9709.2″
Rainbow Trout4509.2″
Rainbow Trout19011.4″
Rainbow Trout1,7109.2″

2023 · 26,190 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Lake Sturgeon1,5005.9″
Rainbow Trout20010.8″
Rainbow Trout65010.8″
Rainbow Trout76010.8″
Brown Trout1,4509.7″
Brown Trout5013.6″
Brown Trout4509.7″
Brown Trout19013.6″
Brown Trout1,7109.7″
Rainbow Trout4509.1″
Rainbow Trout5012.1″
Rainbow Trout16012.1″
Rainbow Trout1,4509.9″
Rainbow Trout19012.1″
Rainbow Trout1,7109.9″
Brook Trout1,9709″
Brown Trout16013.6″
Brown Trout1,4509″
Brown Trout16013.2″
Brown Trout5013.2″
Brown Trout4509″
Brown Trout19013.2″
Brown Trout1,7109″
Brown Trout49013.2″
Brown Trout4,3609.5″
Rainbow Trout16011.6″
Rainbow Trout5011.6″
Rainbow Trout1,7109.2″
Rainbow Trout22012.2″
Rainbow Trout1,4509.2″
Rainbow Trout19011.6″
Rainbow Trout4509.2″

2022 · 24,490 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Lake Sturgeon1,3406.5″
Brown Trout3,6109.5″
Brown Trout85013.5″
Rainbow Trout3,2109.5″
Rainbow Trout80011.5″
Brown Trout4,4309″
Brown Trout3,1609.5″
Brown Trout89013.5″
Rainbow Trout6,20010″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Salmon River than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon River last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Salmon River was last stocked in September 2025 (about 13 months ago), with 1,500 lake sturgeon.

What fish are stocked in Salmon River?

Salmon River has been stocked with brook trout, brown trout, lake sturgeon, and rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Salmon River usually get stocked?

Most fish have been stocked in April, May, and October. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.

Do I need a license to fish Salmon River?

Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Salmon River.

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Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.