Findley Lake Fish Stocking
Chautauqua County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Findley Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Muskellunge. Findley Lake has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 58,647 fish stocked over that period.
When Findley Lake is stocked
Findley Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2019 | Walleye | 5,508 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 5,539 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 1,600 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Findley Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Findley Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Muskellunge.
What fish species are stocked in Findley Lake?
Findley Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye.
What time of year is Findley Lake stocked?
Findley Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Findley Lake stocked?
Findley Lake has been stocked about 1 times a year — 20 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Findley Lake?
About 58,647 fish have been stocked in Findley Lake across 20 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Findley Lake?
Fish stocked in Findley Lake average about 6.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.