Deer River West Branch Fish Stocking
Lewis County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Deer River West Branch was last stocked May 2026 with Brook Trout. Deer River West Branch has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 5,110 fish stocked over that period.
When Deer River West Branch is stocked
Deer River West Branch is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 320 | 9.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 330 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Brook Trout | 330 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brook Trout | 330 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 400 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 400 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Brook Trout | 400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 350 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 380 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brook Trout | 370 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Deer River West Branch last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Deer River West Branch was last stocked May 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Deer River West Branch?
Deer River West Branch is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Deer River West Branch stocked?
Deer River West Branch is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Deer River West Branch stocked?
Deer River West Branch is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Deer River West Branch?
About 5,110 fish have been stocked in Deer River West Branch across 13 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Deer River West Branch?
Fish stocked in Deer River West Branch average about 9.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.