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Clinton County · stream · order 6 river · ~892 cfs typical

Saranac River

Brown Trout — stocked in Saranac River, New YorkLandlocked Salmon — stocked in Saranac River, New YorkRainbow Trout — stocked in Saranac River, New York
Brown TroutLandlocked SalmonRainbow Trout

Stocked 102× since 2023 · NYSDEC

Saranac River is a stream in Clinton County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 11, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

midnight6anoon6pmidnight

Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

83°

63°

7 mph

Sat

Overcast

86°

65°

9 mph

Sun

Drizzle

72°

68°

8 mph

77%

→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.

Stocking ledger

2023: 28 stockings2024: 28 stockings2025: 30 stockings2026: 16 stockings
— 2026 —
Jun 11Rainbow Trout9012"
Jun 11Rainbow Trout8109"
May 25Brown Trout10012"
May 25Brown Trout8309"
May 11Rainbow Trout9012"
May 11Rainbow Trout8109"
Apr 25Brown Trout8309"
Apr 25Brown Trout37012"
Apr 25Brown Trout20012"
Apr 25Brown Trout1,7009"
Apr 25Brown Trout20012"
Apr 25Brown Trout1,1709"
Apr 25Brown Trout10012"
Apr 25Brown Trout3,1509"
Apr 4Rainbow Trout6609"
Apr 4Rainbow Trout7012"
— 2025 —
Jun 1Brown Trout15018"
Jun 1Brown Trout35011"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout35011"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout9013"
Jun 1Brown Trout9013"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout4013.3"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout7809.8"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout9013.3"
May 1Rainbow Trout4010.2"
May 1Landlocked Salmon27,2406.29"
May 1Rainbow Trout78010.2"
May 1Rainbow Trout9012"
May 1Brown Trout408.6"
May 1Brown Trout7808.6"
May 1Brown Trout9013.6"
Apr 1Landlocked Salmon96,0001"
Apr 1Brown Trout9013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,6808.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout22013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,0908.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout2,0308.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout12013.1"
Apr 1Landlocked Salmon27,3506.4"
Apr 1Brown Trout7808.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout19013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout18013.3"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,1609.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout408.1"
Mar 1Rainbow Trout7011"
Mar 1Rainbow Trout6709"
— 2024 —
Jun 1Rainbow Trout17012.1"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout1,5009.8"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout409.8"
May 1Brown Trout17013.4"
May 1Rainbow Trout1,5009.4"
May 1Landlocked Salmon77,0001"
May 1Landlocked Salmon28,7936.2"
May 1Brown Trout1,5009.3"
May 1Rainbow Trout409.4"
May 1Brown Trout409.3"
May 1Rainbow Trout17012"
Apr 1Landlocked Salmon27,0990.4"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,5509"
Apr 1Brown Trout40011"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout50014"
Apr 1Brown Trout18014"
Apr 1Brown Trout23013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,9609.4"
Apr 1Brown Trout12013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,0409.5"
Apr 1Brown Trout22013.1"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,9409.5"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout64010.5"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout7012"
Apr 1Brown Trout409.4"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,5009.4"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout4013"
Apr 1Brown Trout17013.1"
— 2023 —
Jun 1Rainbow Trout409.7"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout9012.3"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout1,2459.7"
Jun 1Rainbow Trout42512.3"
May 1Landlocked Salmon78,0001"
May 1Rainbow Trout1,5009.7"
May 1Rainbow Trout17011.9"
May 1Brown Trout17013.6"
May 1Brown Trout409.7"
May 1Brown Trout1,5009.7"
May 1Landlocked Salmon26,9870.5"
May 1Rainbow Trout409.7"
Apr 1Rainbow Trout60013"
Apr 1Brown Trout17013.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout409"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,5009"
Apr 1Brown Trout21013.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,9409"
Apr 1Brown Trout12013.2"
Apr 1Landlocked Salmon29,0430.5"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,0409"
Apr 1Brown Trout40014"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,5509"
Apr 1Brown Trout22013.2"
Apr 1Brown Trout1,9609"
Apr 1Brown Trout17013.5"
Mar 1Rainbow Trout6400.7"
Mar 1Rainbow Trout701"

When does Saranac River get stocked?

Going by 102 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 4 stockingsMarApr: 54 stockingsAprMay: 27 stockingsMayJun: 17 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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Field notes

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Nearby waters

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.

Saranac River fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Saranac River?+

Saranac River is stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Clinton County, New York, most recently on Jun 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Saranac River get stocked?+

Going by 102 records since 2023, stocking at Saranac River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Saranac 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 Saranac River?+

Saranac River is a stream in Clinton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: NYSDEC · updated Jun 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.