Independence River Fish Stocking
Lewis County, New York · 2014–2017 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Independence River was last stocked October 2017 with Brook Trout. Independence River has 4 stocking records on file, spanning 2014–2017, with about 30,000 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Independence River, freshest activity first.
Moose River
9 miLewis County · 1 species · 50 records
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Sandy Creek
10 miMonroe County · 5 species · 96 records
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Sunday Creek
15 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 13 records
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Deer River
16 miLewis County · 2 species · 33 records
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Cleveland Lake
7 miLewis County · 1 species · 14 records
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Middle Branch Lake
15 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 5.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Independence River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Independence River was last stocked October 2017 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Independence River?
Independence River is stocked with Brook Trout.
How often is Independence River stocked?
Independence River is stocked intermittently — 4 recorded stockings between 2014 and 2017.
How many fish have been stocked in Independence River?
About 30,000 fish have been stocked in Independence River across 4 recorded events since 2014, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Independence River?
Fish stocked in Independence River average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.