When was Black River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2020 (rainbow trout, 36,000 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Black River stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Black River stocked often?

Number 19 of 32 stocked waters in Jefferson County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Black River?

Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 162,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 10,900 fish).

Black River trout stocking

Brownville, Jefferson County, New York · stream

Black River was last stocked 79 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2020). We have 6 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

79 months ago

Apr 1 to 30, 2020

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

6 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Number 19 of 32 stocked waters in Jefferson County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.

When is Black River stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Black River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May	Jul
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017		1
2016	1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	5	162,000	32,400	4.7 in
Brown trout	1	10,900	10,900

Stocking history

20201 stocking · 36,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	36,000	4.8 in

20191 stocking · 36,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Rainbow trout	36,000	5.1 in

20181 stocking · 18,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Rainbow trout	18,000	4.4 in

20171 stocking · 36,000 fish

May rainbow trout, 36,000 fish

20162 stockings · 46,900 fish

July brown trout, 10,900 fish
April rainbow trout, 36,000 fish

From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New York fishing regulations.

Other stocked waters in Jefferson County

Lake of the Woodslakestocked Nov 2025
Millsite Lakelakestocked Nov 2025
Sixberry Lakelakestocked Nov 2025
Black Creekstream · Wilna, Philadelphiastocked May 2025
Black Creek West Branchstream · Wilnastocked May 2025
Black Riverstream · Watertownstocked May 2025
Felts Mills Creekstream · Rutlandstocked May 2025
Felts Mills Creekstream · Championstocked May 2025

All stocked waters in Jefferson County Stocked this week in New York

Questions about Black River

When was Black River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2020 (rainbow trout, 36,000 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Black River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Black River stocked often?: Number 19 of 32 stocked waters in Jefferson County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Black River?: Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 162,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 10,900 fish).