Franklin County · stream · order 6 river · ~528 cfs typical
Salmon River
Salmon River is a stream in Franklin County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Fog
80°
62°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
79°
64°
5 mph
9%
Sun
Showers
69°
65°
8 mph
88%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Pike Creek1.4 mi
- Little Salmon River3.0 mistocked Apr 4, 2026
- Deer Creek4.9 mi
- West Branch Deer Creek5.0 mi
- East Branch Deer Creek5.0 mi
- Cold Spring Brook7.3 mi
- Saint Regis River6.1 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Plum Brook8.0 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.
Salmon River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish 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 Salmon River?+
Salmon River is a stream in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.