Lake Sturgeon Stocking in New York
20 New York waters are on record as stocked with Lake Sturgeon, per New York fish & wildlife agency (2012–2025) — about 357,786 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Lake Sturgeon is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
About Lake Sturgeon
An ancient, slow-growing native sturgeon stocked in New York waters as part of ongoing restoration efforts.
Full Lake Sturgeon profile →When Lake Sturgeon is stocked in New York
Lake Ontario
Wayne County · 8 species · 611 records
Last stocked May 2026
Salmon River
Oswego County · 6 species · 410 records
Last stocked May 2026
Genesee River
Monroe County · 6 species · 378 records
Last stocked May 2026
Cattaraugus Creek
Wyoming County · 4 species · 210 records
Last stocked May 2026
Cayuga Lake
Tompkins County · 4 species · 147 records
Last stocked April 2026
St. Regis River
St Lawrence County · 3 species · 117 records
Last stocked May 2026
Oswegatchie River
St Lawrence County · 3 species · 78 records
Last stocked May 2026
Raquette River
St Lawrence County · 2 species · 45 records
Last stocked May 2026
St. Lawrence River
St Lawrence County · 1 species · 29 records
Last stocked October 2025
Oneida Lake
Oswego County · 2 species · 27 records
Last stocked May 2025
Black Lake
St Lawrence County · 2 species · 26 records
Last stocked October 2025
Chaumont Bay
Jefferson County · 1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2022
Genesse River
Monroe County · 2 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2025
St. Regis
St Lawrence County · 2 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2025
Cayuga
Cayuga County · 2 species · 2 records
Last stocked June 2020
Black lake
St Lawrence County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked October 2023
Middle Oswegatchie
Jefferson County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked October 2017
North Sandy Pond
Oswego County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 2014
Onieda Lake
Oswego County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked September 2025
Upper Owegatchie River
St Lawrence County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked October 2014
Top counties for Lake Sturgeon
- St Lawrence County 8
- Jefferson County 5
- Oswego County 3
- Monroe County 2
- Cayuga County 2
- Tompkins County 1
Frequently asked
Where is Lake Sturgeon stocked in New York?
Lake Sturgeon is stocked in 20 New York waters, most in St Lawrence County, Jefferson County, Oswego County — all source-cited to New York fish & wildlife agency.
When is Lake Sturgeon stocked in New York?
Lake Sturgeon is typically stocked in fall, most often in October in New York.
How many Lake Sturgeon are stocked in New York?
About 357,786 Lake Sturgeon have been stocked across New York since 2012, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size Lake Sturgeon are stocked?
Stocked Lake Sturgeon in New York average about 4.4 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.
Other species in New York
20 Lake Sturgeon waters · New York state stocking data.