Oswego River Fish Stocking
Oswego County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Oswego River was last stocked May 2025 with Chinook Salmon. Oswego River has 41 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 2,181,512 fish stocked over that period.
When Oswego River is stocked
Oswego River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 26 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Oswego River, freshest activity first.
South Sandy Creek
24 miJefferson County · 5 species · 49 records
Last stocked May 2026
Little Salmon River
13 miOswego County · 2 species · 42 records
Last stocked April 2026
Hidden Lake
18 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2025
Otter Lake
22 miHamilton County · 2 species · 26 records
Last stocked September 2025
Tannery Creek
9 miOnondaga County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked April 2025
Seneca River
22 miOnondaga County · 2 species · 37 records
Last stocked August 2023
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 24,362 | 3.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 29,140 | 5.25" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 35,000 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 126,330 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 35,000 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 111,390 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 35,000 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 111,390 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 35,000 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 111,390 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 58,060 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 15,000 | 5.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 20,080 | 3.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 64,390 | 3.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 10,560 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 64,390 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 22,220 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 97,810 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 41,890 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 97,810 | 3.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 41,890 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 14,180 | 5.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 97,810 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 41,890 | 3.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 97,810 | 2.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 41,890 | 2.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 79,520 | 3.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Steelhead | 20,000 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 34,060 | 2.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 99,810 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Steelhead | 23,130 | 5.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 41,890 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Oswego River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Oswego River was last stocked May 2025 with Chinook Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Oswego River?
Oswego River is stocked with Chinook Salmon and Steelhead.
What time of year is Oswego River stocked?
Oswego River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Oswego River stocked?
Oswego River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 41 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Oswego River?
About 2,181,512 fish have been stocked in Oswego River across 41 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Oswego River?
Fish stocked in Oswego River average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.