Bonaparte Lake Fish Stocking
Lewis County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bonaparte Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Bonaparte Lake has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 62,980 fish stocked over that period.
When Bonaparte Lake is stocked
Bonaparte Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Bonaparte Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 1,870 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,030 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 1,570 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,890 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,890 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 3,160 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,010 | 7.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,960 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 1,200 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,910 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,930 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,470 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 1,300 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 3,020 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,870 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Lake Trout | 850 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bonaparte Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bonaparte Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bonaparte Lake?
Bonaparte Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout.
What time of year is Bonaparte Lake stocked?
Bonaparte Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Bonaparte Lake stocked?
Bonaparte Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 27 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Bonaparte Lake?
About 62,980 fish have been stocked in Bonaparte Lake across 27 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bonaparte Lake?
Fish stocked in Bonaparte Lake average about 7.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.