Bowman Lake Fish Stocking
Chenango County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bowman Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Bowman Lake has 31 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 44,760 fish stocked over that period.
When Bowman Lake is stocked
Bowman Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,660 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| 2026 | Brook Trout | 770 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,680 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Brook Trout | 9,900 | 5.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brook Trout | 770 | 9.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,680 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brook Trout | 700 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brook Trout | 340 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,390 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brook Trout | 500 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 700 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,390 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 700 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 610 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 670 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brook Trout | 650 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bowman Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bowman Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bowman Lake?
Bowman Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Bowman Lake stocked?
Bowman Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Bowman Lake stocked?
Bowman Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 31 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Bowman Lake?
About 44,760 fish have been stocked in Bowman Lake across 31 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bowman Lake?
Fish stocked in Bowman Lake average about 8.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.