When was Saranac River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 1 to 30, 2025 (rainbow trout, 910 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Saranac River stocked?

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

Is Saranac River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Clinton County (28 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Saranac River?

Brown trout (18 stockings, 35,470 fish); Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 39,535 fish).

Saranac River trout stocking

Black Brook, Clinton County, New York · stream

Saranac River was last stocked 17 months ago (Jun 1 to 30, 2025). We have 28 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

17 months ago

Jun 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

28 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

The most stocked water in Clinton County (28 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 97% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: EAST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER AT AU SABLE FORKS NY (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 71 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.14 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 68 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Saranac River

Tonight
40°F
Rain Showers Likely
61% rain · wind 5 mph
Monday
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
34°F
Chance Rain Showers
27% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Tuesday
49°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
71% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
35°F
Chance Light Rain
70% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Veterans Day
45°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
20% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph

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

When is Saranac River stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Apr	May	Jun	Nov
2026	1	2	1
2025	1	1	1
2024	1	1	1
2023	1	1	1
2022	1	1	1
2021	1	1	1	1
2020	1
2019	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	18	35,470	1,971	9.4 in
Rainbow trout	17	39,535	2,326	9.7 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 4 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Week of Jun 8Planned Jun 8 to Jun 14	Rainbow trout	900	11.3 in
Week of May 22Planned May 22 to May 28	Brown trout	930	11.5 in
Week of May 8Planned May 8 to May 14	Rainbow trout	900	11.3 in
Week of Apr 22Planned Apr 22 to Apr 28	Brown trout	930	11.5 in

20253 stockings · 3,640 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
JuneLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	910	12.1 in
May sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,820	10.5 in
April sometime this month	Brown trout	910	9.8 in

20243 stockings · 6,880 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
June sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,710	10.6 in
May sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	3,420	10.5 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,750	11.2 in

20233 stockings · 6,930 fish

June rainbow trout, 1,800 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 3,420 fish
April brown trout, 1,710 fish

20223 stockings · 6,840 fish

June rainbow trout, 1,710 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 3,420 fish
April brown trout, 1,710 fish

20214 stockings · 11,610 fish

November rainbow trout, 4,980 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,840 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 3,250 fish
April brown trout, 1,540 fish

20201 stocking · 7,895 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 7,895 fish

20192 stockings · 8,020 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,610 fish
April brown trout, 3,410 fish

20181 stocking · 7,470 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 7,470 fish

20172 stockings · 7,790 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,610 fish
April brown trout, 3,180 fish

20162 stockings · 7,930 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,610 fish
April brown trout, 3,320 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 Saranac River?

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

Directions Larger map New York fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Saranac River

Lake Eatonlake · 3 mistocked Nov 2023
North Branch Saranac Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 2025
West Branch Ausable Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 2025
East Branch Ausable Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 2025
Otis Brookstream · 6 mistocked Apr 2024
East Branch Ausable Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 2025
Taylor Pondpond · 6 mistocked May 2025
Taylor Pondpond · 6 mistocked Apr 2025

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

Questions about Saranac River

When was Saranac River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 1 to 30, 2025 (rainbow trout, 910 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Saranac River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Saranac River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Clinton County (28 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Saranac River?: Brown trout (18 stockings, 35,470 fish); Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 39,535 fish).