Eighth Lake Essex Chain Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2017–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Eighth Lake Essex Chain was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Eighth Lake Essex Chain has 9 stocking records on file, spanning 2017–2025, with about 5,470 fish stocked over that period.
When Eighth Lake Essex Chain is stocked
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 650 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 420 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 780 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 520 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 1 more stocking record →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Eighth Lake Essex Chain last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Eighth Lake Essex Chain was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Eighth Lake Essex Chain?
Eighth Lake Essex Chain is stocked with Brook Trout.
How often is Eighth Lake Essex Chain stocked?
Eighth Lake Essex Chain is stocked intermittently — 9 recorded stockings between 2017 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Eighth Lake Essex Chain?
About 5,470 fish have been stocked in Eighth Lake Essex Chain across 9 recorded events since 2017, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Eighth Lake Essex Chain?
Fish stocked in Eighth Lake Essex Chain average about 4.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.