Gilman Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Gilman Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Gilman Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 11,510 fish stocked over that period.
When Gilman Lake is stocked
Gilman Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 | 830 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Gilman Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Gilman Lake was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Gilman Lake?
Gilman Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Gilman Lake stocked?
Gilman Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Gilman Lake stocked?
Gilman Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Gilman Lake?
About 11,510 fish have been stocked in Gilman Lake across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Gilman Lake?
Fish stocked in Gilman Lake average about 8.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.