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Landlocked Salmon Stocking in New York

77 New York waters are on record as stocked with Landlocked Salmon, per New York fish & wildlife agency (2011–2025) — about 9,767,251 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Landlocked Salmon is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.

Source: New York fish & wildlife agency· updated 2025-11
Illustration of a landlocked Atlantic salmon.
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About Landlocked Salmon

A freshwater form of Atlantic salmon stocked in New York lakes, prized for its aerial fight.

Full Landlocked Salmon profile →
77
Waters stocked
9,767,251
Landlocked Salmon stocked
992
Stocking records
7.5"
Avg size

When Landlocked Salmon is stocked in New York

Landlocked Salmon stocking events by month across 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

Ninemile Creek

Onondaga County · 4 species · 399 records

Last stocked April 2026

Schroon River

Warren County · 4 species · 363 records

Last stocked June 2026

Saranac River

Franklin County · 3 species · 326 records

Last stocked June 2026

Neversink River

SULLIVAN County · 3 species · 194 records

Last stocked May 2026

Boquet River

Essex County · 3 species · 159 records

Last stocked May 2026

Cayuga Lake

Tompkins County · 4 species · 147 records

Last stocked April 2026

Moose Pond

Franklin County · 3 species · 108 records

Last stocked September 2025

Salmon Creek

Tompkins County · 4 species · 99 records

Last stocked October 2025

Ausable River

Essex County · 3 species · 98 records

Last stocked May 2025

Sandy Creek

Monroe County · 5 species · 96 records

Last stocked May 2026

Seneca Lake

Yates County · 3 species · 83 records

Last stocked October 2025

Indian Lake

Hamilton County · 4 species · 75 records

Last stocked September 2025

Green Pond

Lewis County · 4 species · 73 records

Last stocked November 2025

Beaverdam Brook

Oswego County · 3 species · 68 records

Last stocked April 2025

Fourth Lake

Herkimer County · 3 species · 68 records

Last stocked May 2025

Lake George

Warren County · 3 species · 66 records

Last stocked May 2025

Lake Eaton

Hamilton County · 4 species · 65 records

Last stocked November 2025

Ozonia Lake

St Lawrence County · 3 species · 63 records

Last stocked June 2025

Lake Colby

Franklin County · 4 species · 61 records

Last stocked November 2025

Lake Champlain

Essex County · 3 species · 59 records

Last stocked June 2023

Skaneateles Lake

Onondaga County · 2 species · 58 records

Last stocked May 2026

Blue Mountain Lake

Hamilton County · 4 species · 56 records

Last stocked September 2025

Star Lake

St Lawrence County · 3 species · 56 records

Last stocked May 2025

Thirteenth Lake

Warren County · 5 species · 56 records

Last stocked November 2025

Jessup River

Hamilton County · 3 species · 49 records

Last stocked May 2026

Paradox Lake

Essex County · 4 species · 49 records

Last stocked June 2025

South Sandy Creek

Jefferson County · 5 species · 49 records

Last stocked May 2026

Mirror Lake

Essex County · 3 species · 47 records

Last stocked May 2025

Seventh Lake

Hamilton County · 2 species · 45 records

Last stocked May 2025

Lake Placid

Essex County · 2 species · 41 records

Last stocked June 2025

Schroon Lake

Essex County · 3 species · 41 records

Last stocked November 2025

Tupper Lake

Franklin County · 2 species · 41 records

Last stocked May 2025

Lake Clear

Franklin County · 3 species · 36 records

Last stocked June 2025

West Branch Reservoir

Putnam County · 2 species · 36 records

Last stocked April 2026

Chazy Lake

Clinton County · 3 species · 35 records

Last stocked April 2025

Neversink Reservoir

Sullivan County · 2 species · 35 records

Last stocked April 2026

Eighth Lake

Hamilton County · 4 species · 33 records

Last stocked May 2025

Millsite Lake

Jefferson County · 2 species · 33 records

Last stocked November 2025

Twitchell Lake

St Lawrence County · 3 species · 33 records

Last stocked May 2026

Taylor Pond

Clinton County · 2 species · 32 records

Last stocked May 2025

Debar Pond

Franklin County · 2 species · 31 records

Last stocked May 2025

Lake of the Woods

Jefferson County · 2 species · 31 records

Last stocked November 2025

Rollins Pond

Franklin County · 2 species · 30 records

Last stocked April 2025

Sixberry Lake

Jefferson County · 2 species · 30 records

Last stocked November 2025

Hoel Pond

Franklin County · 2 species · 28 records

Last stocked April 2025

Keuka Lake

Yates County · 3 species · 28 records

Last stocked October 2025

Cayuga Inlet

Tompkins County · 2 species · 26 records

Last stocked May 2025

Fifth Lake Essex Chain

Essex County · 2 species · 24 records

Last stocked May 2025

Third Lake Essex Chain

Essex County · 2 species · 24 records

Last stocked May 2025

Meacham Lake

Franklin County · 4 species · 23 records

Last stocked November 2025

Little Clear Pond

Franklin County · 3 species · 22 records

Last stocked November 2025

Otsego Lake

Otsego County · 3 species · 21 records

Last stocked April 2025

Upper Saranac Lake

Franklin County · 2 species · 21 records

Last stocked April 2025

Piseco Lake

Hamilton County · 2 species · 18 records

Last stocked April 2025

Follensby Clear Pond

Franklin County · 1 species · 17 records

Last stocked April 2025

Mckenzie Pond

Essex County · 1 species · 15 records

Last stocked May 2025

Upper Saint Regis Lake

Franklin County · 1 species · 15 records

Last stocked April 2025

Boquet River and Tribs

Essex County · 1 species · 9 records

Last stocked April 2025

Top counties for Landlocked Salmon

  • Essex County 15
  • Franklin County 13
  • Warren County 8
  • Hamilton County 7
  • Cayuga County 6
  • Herkimer County 5

Frequently asked

Where is Landlocked Salmon stocked in New York?

Landlocked Salmon is stocked in 77 New York waters, most in Essex County, Franklin County, Warren County — all source-cited to New York fish & wildlife agency.

When is Landlocked Salmon stocked in New York?

Landlocked Salmon is typically stocked in spring, most often in May in New York.

How many Landlocked Salmon are stocked in New York?

About 9,767,251 Landlocked Salmon have been stocked across New York since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.

What size Landlocked Salmon are stocked?

Stocked Landlocked Salmon in New York average about 7.5 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.

Showing the 60 most-stocked of 77 Landlocked Salmon waters · New York state stocking data.