Gay Brook Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2024 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Gay Brook was last stocked March 2024 with Brook Trout. Gay Brook has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2024, with about 4,125 fish stocked over that period.
When Gay Brook is stocked
Gay Brook is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 125 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 250 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 250 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 350 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2015 | Brook Trout | 400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Gay Brook last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Gay Brook was last stocked March 2024 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Gay Brook?
Gay Brook is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Gay Brook stocked?
Gay Brook is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Gay Brook stocked?
Gay Brook is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Gay Brook?
About 4,125 fish have been stocked in Gay Brook across 13 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Gay Brook?
Fish stocked in Gay Brook average about 7.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.