Canaan Lake Fish Stocking
Suffolk County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Canaan Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Canaan Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 6,656 fish stocked over that period.
When Canaan Lake is stocked
Canaan Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 4 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Canaan Lake, freshest activity first.
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Last stocked September 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 940 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2025 | Brown Trout | 170 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 940 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 940 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brown Trout | 170 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brown Trout | 256 | 12.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2011 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Canaan Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Canaan Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Canaan Lake?
Canaan Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Canaan Lake stocked?
Canaan Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Canaan Lake stocked?
Canaan Lake is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Canaan Lake?
About 6,656 fish have been stocked in Canaan Lake across 12 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Canaan Lake?
Fish stocked in Canaan Lake average about 9.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.