Butterfield Lake Fish Stocking
Jefferson County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Butterfield Lake was last stocked May 2025 with Walleye. Butterfield Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 45,036,660 fish stocked over that period.
When Butterfield Lake is stocked
Butterfield Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Walleye | 3,680,780 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Walleye | 2,446,200 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Walleye | 2,669,680 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Butterfield Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Butterfield Lake was last stocked May 2025 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Butterfield Lake?
Butterfield Lake is stocked with Walleye.
What time of year is Butterfield Lake stocked?
Butterfield Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Butterfield Lake stocked?
Butterfield Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Butterfield Lake?
About 45,036,660 fish have been stocked in Butterfield Lake across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Butterfield Lake?
Fish stocked in Butterfield Lake average about 0.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.