East Caroga Lake Fish Stocking
Fulton County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, East Caroga Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. East Caroga Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 16,350 fish stocked over that period.
When East Caroga Lake is stocked
East Caroga Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near East Caroga Lake, freshest activity first.
West Lake
4 miSuffolk County · 4 species · 92 records
Last stocked April 2026
Fourth lake
7 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked October 2025
Prairie Lake
3 miFulton County · 1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2025
Stewart Lake
4 miFulton County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
West Lake(aka Sis)
4 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2025
Little Holmes Lake
5 miFulton County · 1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was East Caroga Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, East Caroga Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in East Caroga Lake?
East Caroga Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is East Caroga Lake stocked?
East Caroga Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is East Caroga Lake stocked?
East Caroga Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in East Caroga Lake?
About 16,350 fish have been stocked in East Caroga Lake across 14 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in East Caroga Lake?
Fish stocked in East Caroga Lake average about 8.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.