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More than 6,700 trout were released into the waters at Fort Drum, New York between May 1-5, 2026, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Trout fishing season began April 1 and continues until Oct. 15. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)
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Col. Jason Adler, Fort Drum garrison commander, and Fred Ossman, Fort Drum wildlife biologist, empty buckets of trout into Black Creek on May 1, 2026. More than 6,700 trout were stocked in various locations throughout the installation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)
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More than 6,700 trout were released into the waters at Fort Drum, New York between May 1-5, 2026, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Trout fishing season began April 1 and continues until Oct. 15. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)
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Rainbow trout are piped into Quarry Pond in Fort Drum’s training area May 1, 2026, as New York State Department of Environmental Conservation employees stock more than 6,700 trout on the installation at various locations. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)
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FORT DRUM, N.Y. (May 6, 2026) -- In coordination with Fort Drum’s Fish and Wildlife Management Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation employees stocked more than 6,700 trout on the installation between May 1-5.
Roughly, 210 rainbow trout were stocked in the deep, cold waters of Quarry Pond; 4,670 brown trout were stocked at various angling sites along Black Creek in the training area.
Additionally, 1,100 brook trout were stocked in Remington Pond, and another 780 in the West branch of Black Creek.
According to the DEC, fish stocking enhances recreational fishing while restoring native species to waters they formerly occupied. Visit [https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing](https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing) for more information.
Trout fishing season began April 1 and continues until Oct. 15. Anglers should note that Remington Pond is a catch-and-release site for all fish, except trout. You don’t need a recreation permit to fish there, but a NYS fishing license is required.
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