Balfour Lake Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Balfour Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Balfour Lake has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 20,800 fish stocked over that period.
When Balfour Lake is stocked
Balfour Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 21 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 560 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 560 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 650 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 620 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 500 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 640 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 650 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 550 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 670 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 640 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Balfour Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Balfour Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Balfour Lake?
Balfour Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout.
What time of year is Balfour Lake stocked?
Balfour Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Balfour Lake stocked?
Balfour Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 28 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Balfour Lake?
About 20,800 fish have been stocked in Balfour Lake across 28 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Balfour Lake?
Fish stocked in Balfour Lake average about 8.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.