West Branch Sacandaga River Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, West Branch Sacandaga River was last stocked May 2025 with Rainbow Trout. West Branch Sacandaga River has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 19,840 fish stocked over that period.
When West Branch Sacandaga River is stocked
West Branch Sacandaga River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 120 | 12.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,110 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 120 | 12.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,060 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 12.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,330 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 130 | 12.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 130 | 12.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,280 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 750 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 740 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Brown Trout | 700 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 730 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 740 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 620 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 750 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 720 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was West Branch Sacandaga River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, West Branch Sacandaga River was last stocked May 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in West Branch Sacandaga River?
West Branch Sacandaga River is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is West Branch Sacandaga River stocked?
West Branch Sacandaga River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is West Branch Sacandaga River stocked?
West Branch Sacandaga River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 27 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in West Branch Sacandaga River?
About 19,840 fish have been stocked in West Branch Sacandaga River across 27 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in West Branch Sacandaga River?
Fish stocked in West Branch Sacandaga River average about 9.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.