Canandaigua Lake Fish Stocking
Ontario County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Canandaigua Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Canandaigua Lake has 50 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 718,760 fish stocked over that period.
When Canandaigua Lake is stocked
Canandaigua Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Canandaigua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 7,210 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2025 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 7,140 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Lake Trout | 11,000 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 9,440 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 7,280 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 6,800 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Lake Trout | 11,680 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2021 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 18,000 | 2.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 11,560 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 7,440 | 7.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Lake Trout | 22,000 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Brown Trout | 38,660 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Lake Trout | 11,560 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 9,600 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2019 | Brown Trout | 17,450 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 7,090 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2019 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 5.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 6,960 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 6,600 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2017 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 6,900 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2015 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 6,850 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 5.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 6,890 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,910 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Lake Trout | 12,000 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 7,090 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 6,750 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Lake Trout | 12,100 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Canandaigua Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Canandaigua Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Canandaigua Lake?
Canandaigua Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout.
What time of year is Canandaigua Lake stocked?
Canandaigua Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Canandaigua Lake stocked?
Canandaigua Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 50 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Canandaigua Lake?
About 718,760 fish have been stocked in Canandaigua Lake across 50 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Canandaigua Lake?
Fish stocked in Canandaigua Lake average about 7.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.