Buffalo River Fish Stocking
Erie County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Buffalo River was last stocked April 2025 with Steelhead. Buffalo River has 21 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 143,720 fish stocked over that period.
When Buffalo River is stocked
Buffalo River is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Buffalo River, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 13 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,160 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Steelhead | 11,560 | 5.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Buffalo River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Buffalo River was last stocked April 2025 with Steelhead.
What fish species are stocked in Buffalo River?
Buffalo River is stocked with Steelhead and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Buffalo River stocked?
Buffalo River is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Buffalo River stocked?
Buffalo River has been stocked about 1 times a year — 21 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Buffalo River?
About 143,720 fish have been stocked in Buffalo River across 21 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Buffalo River?
Fish stocked in Buffalo River average about 6.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.