Independence Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2024 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Independence Lake was last stocked September 2024 with Brook Trout. Independence Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2024, with about 12,700 fish stocked over that period.
When Independence Lake is stocked
Independence Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 3.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Independence Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Independence Lake was last stocked September 2024 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Independence Lake?
Independence Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Independence Lake stocked?
Independence Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Independence Lake stocked?
Independence Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Independence Lake?
About 12,700 fish have been stocked in Independence Lake across 14 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Independence Lake?
Fish stocked in Independence Lake average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.