Stocked Lakes

Saranac River fish stocking

Black Brook, Clinton County, New York

Last stocked
Jun 2025
about 16 months ago
2026 plan
9,080 fish
Species
Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Rainbow Trout

Saranac River in Black Brook, Clinton County, New York was last stocked in June 2025 with 1,090 brown trout and rainbow trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 545,802 fish in 81 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in April, May, and June.

2026 stocking plan

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

WhenSpeciesFishSize
— 2026Brown Trout10012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8309– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout10012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8309– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout37012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout3,1509– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout20012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout1,7009– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout8109– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout8109– 10 inches

When Saranac 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 · 159,740 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout9013″
Rainbow Trout9013.3″
Rainbow Trout7809.8″
Rainbow Trout4013.3″
Rainbow Trout9013″
Brown Trout408.6″
Brown Trout7808.6″
Brown Trout9013.6″
Landlocked Salmon27,2406.29″
Rainbow Trout4010.2″
Rainbow Trout78010.2″
Rainbow Trout9012″
Brown Trout7808.1″
Brown Trout408.1″
Brown Trout9013.1″
Brown Trout12013.1″
Brown Trout2,0308.1″
Brown Trout1,0908.1″
Brown Trout22013.1″
Brown Trout1,6808.1″
Brown Trout19013.1″
Landlocked Salmon96,0001″
Landlocked Salmon27,3506.4″

2024 · 145,282 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout1,5009.8″
Rainbow Trout17012.1″
Rainbow Trout409.8″
Brown Trout17013.4″
Brown Trout409.3″
Brown Trout1,5009.3″
Landlocked Salmon28,7936.2″
Landlocked Salmon77,0001″
Rainbow Trout1,5009.4″
Rainbow Trout17012″
Rainbow Trout409.4″
Brown Trout17013.1″
Brown Trout1,5009.4″
Brown Trout409.4″
Brown Trout1,9409.5″
Brown Trout22013.1″
Brown Trout1,0409.5″
Brown Trout12013.1″
Brown Trout1,9609.4″
Brown Trout23013.1″
Landlocked Salmon27,0990.4″
Rainbow Trout4013″

2023 · 146,450 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout42512.3″
Rainbow Trout1,2459.7″
Rainbow Trout9012.3″
Rainbow Trout409.7″
Brown Trout409.7″
Brown Trout1,5009.7″
Brown Trout17013.6″
Landlocked Salmon78,0001″
Landlocked Salmon26,9870.5″
Rainbow Trout409.7″
Rainbow Trout17011.9″
Rainbow Trout1,5009.7″
Brown Trout1,5009″
Brown Trout409″
Brown Trout17013.2″
Brown Trout21013.2″
Brown Trout1,9409″
Brown Trout12013.2″
Brown Trout1,0409″
Brown Trout22013.2″
Brown Trout1,9609″
Landlocked Salmon29,0430.5″

2022 · 94,330 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout1,71012″
Brown Trout1,5409.5″
Brown Trout17013.5″
Brown Trout1,0409.5″
Brown Trout12013.5″
Landlocked Salmon82,0001″
Rainbow Trout1,5009.5″
Rainbow Trout21011.5″
Brown Trout1,5409″
Brown Trout17013.5″
Brown Trout1,9409.5″
Brown Trout21013.5″
Brown Trout1,9609″
Brown Trout22013.5″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Saranac River than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Saranac River last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Saranac River was last stocked in June 2025 (about 16 months ago), with 1,090 brown trout and rainbow trout.

What fish are stocked in Saranac River?

Saranac River has been stocked with brown trout, landlocked salmon, and rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Saranac River usually get stocked?

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

Do I need a license to fish Saranac 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 Saranac River.

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All 28 stocked waters in Clinton County →

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.