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North Branch Saranac River trout stocking

Black Brook, Saranac, Clinton County, New York · stream

North Branch Saranac River was last stocked 19 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2025). We have 14 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked
19 months ago
Apr 1 to 30, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
14 stockings
since Apr 1, 2016
  • Number 10 of 41 stocked waters in Clinton County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 81% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at North Branch Saranac River

  • Tonight
    38°F
    Rain Showers Likely
    61% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
  • Monday
    45°F
    Rain Showers Likely
    67% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph
  • Monday Night
    32°F
    Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
    28% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Tuesday
    48°F
    Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers
    76% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    33°F
    Chance Light Rain
    76% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Veterans Day
    44°F
    Slight Chance Rain And Snow
    23% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is North Branch Saranac River stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

JanFebMarApr: 10 stockings10AprMay: 4 stockings4MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of North Branch Saranac River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
201911
201811

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brown trout1023,6602,36612.8 in
Brook trout521,9204,3848.2 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 3,920 fish
DateSpeciesFishSize
AprilLatest
sometime this month
Brown trout
3,920
10.5 in
20241 stocking · 3,750 fish
DateSpeciesFishSize
April
sometime this month
Brown trout
3,750
11.3 in
20231 stocking · 3,730 fish
DateSpeciesFishSize
April
sometime this month
Brown trout
3,730
11.2 in
20221 stocking · 3,730 fish
  • April brown trout, 3,730 fish
20211 stocking · 3,730 fish
  • April brown trout, 3,730 fish
20201 stocking · 5,330 fish
  • April brook trout, brown trout, 5,330 fish
20192 stockings · 5,600 fish
  • May brown trout, 1,000 fish
  • April brook trout, 4,600 fish
20182 stockings · 5,590 fish
  • May brown trout, 990 fish
  • April brook trout, 4,600 fish
20172 stockings · 5,550 fish
  • May brown trout, 950 fish
  • April brook trout, 4,600 fish
20162 stockings · 4,650 fish
  • May brown trout, 980 fish
  • April brook trout, 3,670 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.

Where is North Branch Saranac River?

Black Brook, Saranac, Clinton County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the town the agency names for the stocked section, from USGS place names.

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Stocked waters near North Branch Saranac River

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Questions about North Branch Saranac River

When was North Branch Saranac River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (brown trout, 3,920 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is North Branch Saranac River stocked?
Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is North Branch Saranac River stocked often?
Number 10 of 41 stocked waters in Clinton County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 81% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in North Branch Saranac River?
Brown trout (10 stockings, 23,660 fish); Brook trout (5 stockings, 21,920 fish).