Hidden Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Hidden Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Hidden Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 7,605 fish stocked over that period.
When Hidden Lake is stocked
Hidden Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 505 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 600 | 3.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Hidden Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Hidden Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hidden Lake?
Hidden Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Hidden Lake stocked?
Hidden Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Hidden Lake stocked?
Hidden Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Hidden Lake?
About 7,605 fish have been stocked in Hidden Lake across 13 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hidden Lake?
Fish stocked in Hidden Lake average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.