Holmes Lake Fish Stocking
Fulton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Holmes Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Holmes Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 14,570 fish stocked over that period.
When Holmes Lake is stocked
Holmes Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Holmes Lake, freshest activity first.
West Lake
6 miSuffolk County · 4 species · 92 records
Last stocked April 2026
Little Holmes Lake
0 miFulton County · 1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2025
Prairie Lake
2 miFulton County · 1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2025
Stewart Lake
2 miFulton County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
County Line Lake
3 miFulton County · 1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2025
Brown Lake
5 miHamilton County · 1 species · 12 records
Last stocked September 2025
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" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 970 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Holmes Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Holmes Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Holmes Lake?
Holmes Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Holmes Lake stocked?
Holmes Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Holmes Lake stocked?
Holmes Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Holmes Lake?
About 14,570 fish have been stocked in Holmes Lake across 14 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Holmes Lake?
Fish stocked in Holmes Lake average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.