Niagara River Fish Stocking
Niagara County, New York · 2014–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Niagara River was last stocked July 2025 with Brown Trout. Niagara River has 6 stocking records on file, spanning 2014–2025, with about 151,540 fish stocked over that period.
When Niagara River is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Niagara River, freshest activity first.
Cayuga Creek
14 miErie County · 3 species · 38 records
Last stocked April 2026
Tonawanda Creek
19 miWyoming County · 3 species · 42 records
Last stocked March 2026
Ellicott Creek
19 miErie County · 2 species · 22 records
Last stocked March 2026
Cazenovia Creek East Branch
30 miErie County · 1 species · 4 records
Last stocked March 2026
Little Buffalo Creek
34 miErie County · 2 species · 51 records
Last stocked March 2026
Eighteenmile Creek
38 miNiagara County · 5 species · 122 records
Last stocked March 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | Brown Trout | 39,140 | 3.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2024 | Brown Trout | 48,000 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brown Trout | 7,600 | 5.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2016 | Brown Trout | 5,900 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2016 | Brown Trout | 10,900 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Niagara River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Niagara River was last stocked July 2025 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Niagara River?
Niagara River is stocked with Brown Trout and Walleye.
How often is Niagara River stocked?
Niagara River is stocked intermittently — 6 recorded stockings between 2014 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Niagara River?
About 151,540 fish have been stocked in Niagara River across 6 recorded events since 2014, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Niagara River?
Fish stocked in Niagara River average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.