Oswego County · stream · order 5 river · ~250 cfs typical
North Branch Salmon River
Stocked 10× since 2024 · NYSDEC
North Branch Salmon River is a stream in Oswego County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 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
Drizzle
78°
63°
9 mph
13%
Fri
Overcast
79°
59°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
8 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 330 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,480 | 9.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 9.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,410 | 9.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,140 | 9.5" | |
When does North Branch Salmon River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
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Nearby waters
- Mill Stream0.8 mi
- Deer Pond1.2 mi
- Stony Brook1.5 mi
- Mad River3.3 mi
- Prince Brook2.7 mi
- Castor Brook3.8 mi
- Little Baker Brook3.2 mi
- Grindstone Brook4.1 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.
North Branch Salmon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Branch Salmon River?+
North Branch Salmon River is stocked with Brown Trout in Oswego County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does North Branch Salmon River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking at North Branch Salmon River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish North Branch 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 North Branch Salmon River?+
North Branch Salmon River is a stream in Oswego County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.