Eighth Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Eighth Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Eighth Lake has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 74,120 fish stocked over that period.
When Eighth Lake is stocked
Eighth Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 20 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,910 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 1,140 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 5.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 25 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | Round Whitefish | 12,160 | 1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,440 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 1,030 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,440 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 620 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 1,100 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,210 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 790 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 760 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Eighth Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Eighth Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Eighth Lake?
Eighth Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Round Whitefish, and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is Eighth Lake stocked?
Eighth Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Eighth Lake stocked?
Eighth Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 33 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Eighth Lake?
About 74,120 fish have been stocked in Eighth Lake across 33 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Eighth Lake?
Fish stocked in Eighth Lake average about 7.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.