St. Lawrence River Fish Stocking
St Lawrence County, New York · 2013–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, St. Lawrence River was last stocked October 2025 with Lake Sturgeon. St. Lawrence River has 29 stocking records on file, spanning 2013–2025, with about 198,359 fish stocked over that period.
When St. Lawrence River is stocked
St. Lawrence River is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Lake Sturgeon | 9,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2025 | Lake Sturgeon | 7,951 | 0.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2025 | Lake Sturgeon | 25,000 | 0.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Lake Sturgeon | 8,222 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,668 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2023 | Lake Sturgeon | 12,000 | 0.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2022 | Lake Sturgeon | 9,801 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2022 | Lake Sturgeon | 24,994 | 2.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 21 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | Lake Sturgeon | 4,114 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2021 | Lake Sturgeon | 6,160 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Lake Sturgeon | 7,950 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Lake Sturgeon | 514 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2020 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,700 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2020 | Lake Sturgeon | 4,500 | 2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 6,176 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,330 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 21,774 | 2.75" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 20,205 | 2.91" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 7,000 | 2.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,100 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2015 | Lake Sturgeon | 300 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2014 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,400 | 0.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Lake Sturgeon | 7,500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was St. Lawrence River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, St. Lawrence River was last stocked October 2025 with Lake Sturgeon.
What fish species are stocked in St. Lawrence River?
St. Lawrence River is stocked with Lake Sturgeon.
What time of year is St. Lawrence River stocked?
St. Lawrence River is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is St. Lawrence River stocked?
St. Lawrence River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 29 recorded stockings between 2013 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in St. Lawrence River?
About 198,359 fish have been stocked in St. Lawrence River across 29 recorded events since 2013, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in St. Lawrence River?
Fish stocked in St. Lawrence River average about 3.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.