First Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2021 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, First Lake was last stocked October 2021 with Brook Trout. First Lake has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2021, with about 27,740 fish stocked over that period.
When First Lake is stocked
First Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Third Lake
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 780 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,440 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 960 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Tiger Trout | 2,800 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Tiger Trout | 2,800 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 470 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Tiger Trout | 2,800 | 10.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Tiger Trout | 2,800 | 10.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 10.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was First Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, First Lake was last stocked October 2021 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in First Lake?
First Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout.
What time of year is First Lake stocked?
First Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is First Lake stocked?
First Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 24 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in First Lake?
About 27,740 fish have been stocked in First Lake across 24 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in First Lake?
Fish stocked in First Lake average about 6.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.