Bug Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bug Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Bug Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 41,430 fish stocked over that period.
When Bug Lake is stocked
Bug Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 | 3,200 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,080 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,550 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 3.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bug Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bug Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bug Lake?
Bug Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Bug Lake stocked?
Bug Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Bug Lake stocked?
Bug Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bug Lake?
About 41,430 fish have been stocked in Bug Lake across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bug Lake?
Fish stocked in Bug Lake average about 4.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.