Fifth Lake Essex Chain Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2013–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Fifth Lake Essex Chain was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Fifth Lake Essex Chain has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 2013–2026, with about 14,760 fish stocked over that period.
When Fifth Lake Essex Chain is stocked
Fifth Lake Essex Chain is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 22 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,140 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,160 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,160 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 90 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 90 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 960 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 960 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 870 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fifth Lake Essex Chain last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Fifth Lake Essex Chain was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fifth Lake Essex Chain?
Fifth Lake Essex Chain is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is Fifth Lake Essex Chain stocked?
Fifth Lake Essex Chain is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Fifth Lake Essex Chain stocked?
Fifth Lake Essex Chain has been stocked about 2 times a year — 24 recorded stockings between 2013 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Fifth Lake Essex Chain?
About 14,760 fish have been stocked in Fifth Lake Essex Chain across 24 recorded events since 2013, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fifth Lake Essex Chain?
Fish stocked in Fifth Lake Essex Chain average about 7.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.