Keuka Lake Fish Stocking
Yates County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Keuka Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Lake Herring (Cisco). Keuka Lake has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 756,751 fish stocked over that period.
When Keuka Lake is stocked
Keuka Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Keuka Lake, freshest activity first.
Townsend Creek
14 miJefferson County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 2026
Cohocton River
24 miSteuben County · 3 species · 232 records
Last stocked May 2026
Keuka Lake Outlet
16 miYates County · 2 species · 32 records
Last stocked April 2026
Cayuga Lake
26 miTompkins County · 4 species · 147 records
Last stocked April 2026
Meads Creek
22 miSteuben County · 1 species · 35 records
Last stocked March 2026
Post Creek
25 miSteuben County · 1 species · 72 records
Last stocked March 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 38,110 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 2,080 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 109,080 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 28,160 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 36,190 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 19,060 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 13,730 | 3.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 165,536 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2020 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 38,930 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 13,500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 65,065 | 3.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Herring (Cisco) | 13,600 | 3.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 7,760 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,100 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,050 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 8,090 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,490 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,350 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,500 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,340 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Landlocked Salmon | 22,300 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 7,930 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Keuka Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Keuka Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Lake Herring (Cisco).
What fish species are stocked in Keuka Lake?
Keuka Lake is stocked with Lake Herring (Cisco), Brown Trout, and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is Keuka Lake stocked?
Keuka Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Keuka Lake stocked?
Keuka Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 28 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Keuka Lake?
About 756,751 fish have been stocked in Keuka Lake across 28 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Keuka Lake?
Fish stocked in Keuka Lake average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.