Balsam Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Balsam Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Balsam Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 18,240 fish stocked over that period.
When Balsam Lake is stocked
Balsam Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Balsam Lake, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,040 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 2.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Balsam Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Balsam Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Balsam Lake stocked?
Balsam Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Balsam Lake stocked?
Balsam Lake is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Balsam Lake?
About 18,240 fish have been stocked in Balsam Lake across 12 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Balsam Lake?
Fish stocked in Balsam Lake average about 3.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.