Deer River Fish Stocking
Lewis County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Deer River was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout. Deer River has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 48,304 fish stocked over that period.
When Deer River is stocked
Deer River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 22 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Deer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 2,430 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 2,290 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Brook Trout | 254 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,290 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 25 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,440 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,390 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,270 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 2,370 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,650 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,660 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,250 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,750 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,620 | 9.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Deer River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Deer River was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Deer River?
Deer River is stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Deer River stocked?
Deer River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Deer River stocked?
Deer River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 33 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Deer River?
About 48,304 fish have been stocked in Deer River across 33 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Deer River?
Fish stocked in Deer River average about 10.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.