Dead Lake Fish Stocking
Washington County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Dead Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Dead Lake has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 18,870 fish stocked over that period.
When Dead Lake is stocked
Dead Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Snook Kill
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Batten Kill River
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Cold Brook
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Last stocked April 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 530 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 510 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 510 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Brook Trout | 240 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brook Trout | 310 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 250 | 11.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 250 | 11.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Brook Trout | 400 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 1.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,700 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,630 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,590 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Dead Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Dead Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Dead Lake?
Dead Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Dead Lake stocked?
Dead Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Dead Lake stocked?
Dead Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 30 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Dead Lake?
About 18,870 fish have been stocked in Dead Lake across 30 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Dead Lake?
Fish stocked in Dead Lake average about 9.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.