Beardsley Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Beardsley Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Beardsley Lake has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 73,930 fish stocked over that period.
When Beardsley Lake is stocked
Beardsley Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 13 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 | 3,620 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,660 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,660 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,830 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,830 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,490 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 3,490 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 3,830 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 3,810 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 3,020 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,630 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 3,570 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 3,380 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 3,510 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 3,520 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,980 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 3,640 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,460 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Beardsley Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Beardsley Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Beardsley Lake?
Beardsley Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Walleye.
What time of year is Beardsley Lake stocked?
Beardsley Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Beardsley Lake stocked?
Beardsley Lake has been stocked about 1 times a year — 22 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Beardsley Lake?
About 73,930 fish have been stocked in Beardsley Lake across 22 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Beardsley Lake?
Fish stocked in Beardsley Lake average about 7.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.