Franklin County · stream · order 5 river · ~124 cfs typical
Little Salmon River
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Little Salmon River is a stream in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
79°
63°
7 mph
17%
Fri
Overcast
81°
62°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
83°
63°
7 mph
45%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 1,760 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 210 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,740 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 190 | 14.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 190 | 13" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- West Branch Deer Creek2.2 mi
- East Branch Deer Creek2.2 mi
- Deer Creek2.2 mi
- Pike Creek2.3 mi
- Salmon River3.0 mi
- Cold Spring Brook4.4 mi
- Plum Brook5.5 mi
- Farrington Brook8.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Little Salmon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Salmon River?+
Little Salmon River is stocked with Brown Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Salmon River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Little Salmon River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Salmon River?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Little Salmon River?+
Little Salmon River is a stream in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.