Lower Niagara River Fish Stocking
Niagara County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lower Niagara River was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout. Lower Niagara River has 117 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 4,134,311 fish stocked over that period.
When Lower Niagara River is stocked
Lower Niagara River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 50 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 | Brown Trout | 37,100 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Brown Trout | 38,500 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Steelhead | 25,000 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 90,000 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 29,088 | 5.27" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2024 | Brown Trout | 49,770 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 90,000 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Walleye | 23,200 | 1.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Steelhead | 15,000 | 5.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 37,450 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 50,380 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Brown Trout | 35,000 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 23,200 | 1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Steelhead | 15,000 | 5.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 89,930 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 27,810 | 3.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 24,974 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 23,200 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Steelhead | 15,000 | 5.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 35,000 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 75,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 50,380 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 23,200 | 1.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 72,660 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 13,400 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 440 | 1.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Steelhead | 12,000 | 5.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Steelhead | 19,219 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 17,500 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 17,500 | 7.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 53,380 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Coho Salmon | 18,000 | 2.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 23,200 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 61,500 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Steelhead | 15,000 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Steelhead | 32,000 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 19,370 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 4,290 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Steelhead | 5,620 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 27,920 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2019 | Coho Salmon | 25,000 | 2.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 23,500 | 1.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 80,000 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 4,430 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 37,000 | 5.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 13,290 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lower Niagara River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lower Niagara River was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lower Niagara River?
Lower Niagara River is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Walleye, Coho Salmon, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Lower Niagara River stocked?
Lower Niagara River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Lower Niagara River stocked?
Lower Niagara River has been stocked about 7 times a year — 117 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lower Niagara River?
About 4,134,311 fish have been stocked in Lower Niagara River across 117 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lower Niagara River?
Fish stocked in Lower Niagara River average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.