Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk North Branch Salmon River fishing
North Branch Salmon River fishing is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 35
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 10.1 in
- Elevation
- 933 ft
Fish at North Branch Salmon River
Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2020 Best: dawn, day, dusk How North Branch Salmon River is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,680
Fish stocked in 2012
5,650
Fish stocked in 2013
3,800
Fish stocked in 2014
1,800
Fish stocked in 2015
3,330
Fish stocked in 2017
3,800
Fish stocked in 2018
3,800
Fish stocked in 2019
3,800
Fish stocked in 2020
2,370
Fish stocked in 2021
2,840
Fish stocked in 2022
2,840
Fish stocked in 2023
2,840
Fish stocked in 2024
2,840
Fish stocked in 2025
2,970
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.8 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,480 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,140 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,410 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,410 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,140 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 290 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,550 | 10 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.1 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,140 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,410 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.1 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,250 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,120 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,750 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,580 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,920 | 9 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,730 | 9 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,680 | 8.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Redfield
- Shore access
- Yes
DEC lists 8.9 miles of public fishing rights on this medium-sized, mostly brush-lined stream near Redfield, holding wild and stocked brook trout. Five parking areas: two on Harvester Mill Road, plus County Route 17, Caster Drive and Abes Drive. Part of it runs through Battle Hill State Forest.
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About North Branch Salmon River
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Common questions
What fish are at North Branch Salmon River?
Fishing North Branch Salmon River usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 18 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 11.5 in. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2020, averaging 8.7 in.
When is North Branch Salmon River stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at North Branch Salmon River?
Stocked fish average 10.1 in. Brown Trout average 11.5 in. Brook Trout average 8.7 in.
How do you get on North Branch Salmon River?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Redfield. DEC lists 8.9 miles of public fishing rights on this medium-sized, mostly brush-lined stream near Redfield, holding wild and stocked brook trout. Five parking areas: two on Harvester Mill Road, plus County Route 17, Caster Drive and Abes Drive. Part of it runs through Battle Hill State Forest.
Which lakes near North Branch Salmon River were stocked more recently?
Salmon River Reservoir (5.5 mi) was stocked more recently.