Lake Colby Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Colby was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Lake Colby has 61 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 109,578 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Colby is stocked
Lake Colby is typically stocked year-round, most often in November — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Colby, freshest activity first.
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Meadow Pond
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Bartlett Pond
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Last stocked September 2025
Bone Pond
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,540 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 25 | 25.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 42 | 11.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,030 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 147 | 18" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 30 | 26" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 39 | 23" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 20 | 23.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 40 | 24.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,890 | 0.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 25 | 19" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,890 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 29 | 26" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 104 | 29" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,960 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,960 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 102 | 19" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 51 | 26" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,550 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,550 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | 80 | 28" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,010 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2018 | Landlocked Salmon | 90 | 27" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,960 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,960 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2017 | Landlocked Salmon | 40 | 20" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 100 | 15.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,810 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2016 | Landlocked Salmon | 77 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 2,930 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2015 | Landlocked Salmon | 25 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2015 | Landlocked Salmon | 85 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,910 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2014 | Landlocked Salmon | 52 | 23.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 5.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,680 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Colby last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Colby was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Colby?
Lake Colby is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Lake Colby stocked?
Lake Colby is typically stocked year-round, most often in November.
How often is Lake Colby stocked?
Lake Colby has been stocked about 4 times a year — 61 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Colby?
About 109,578 fish have been stocked in Lake Colby across 61 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Colby?
Fish stocked in Lake Colby average about 12.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.