Hards Lake Fish Stocking
Suffolk County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Hards Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout. Hards Lake has 91 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 39,400 fish stocked over that period.
When Hards Lake is stocked
Hards Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 36 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hards Lake, freshest activity first.
Beaver Kill
Sullivan County · 1 species · 430 records
Last stocked June 2026
Willowemoc Creek
Sullivan County · 1 species · 421 records
Last stocked June 2026
Schroon River
Warren County · 4 species · 363 records
Last stocked June 2026
Saranac River
Franklin County · 3 species · 326 records
Last stocked June 2026
Batten Kill
Washington County · 1 species · 294 records
Last stocked June 2026
Lake Ontario
Wayne County · 8 species · 611 records
Last stocked May 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 120 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 630 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2026 | Brown Trout | 230 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2026 | Brown Trout | 400 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 730 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 620 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 42 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 370 | 14.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 640 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 100 | 11.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 370 | 11.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 100 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 600 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 600 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 650 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 100 | 14.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 610 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 650 | 12.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 510 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 620 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 610 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 350 | 12.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 610 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Showing 50 of 91 stocking records.
Frequently asked
When was Hards Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Hards Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hards Lake?
Hards Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Hards Lake stocked?
Hards Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Hards Lake stocked?
Hards Lake has been stocked about 6 times a year — 91 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Hards Lake?
About 39,400 fish have been stocked in Hards Lake across 91 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hards Lake?
Fish stocked in Hards Lake average about 11.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.