Lake Erie Fish Stocking
Erie County, New York · 2011–2017 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Erie was last stocked April 2017 with Brown Trout. Lake Erie has 38 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2017, with about 295,840 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Erie is stocked
Lake Erie is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 32 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Erie, freshest activity first.
Upper Lake
99 miSuffolk County · 2 species · 128 records
Last stocked May 2026
Beaver Creek
98 miMadison County · 1 species · 36 records
Last stocked April 2026
Canadaway Creek
98 miChautauqua County · 4 species · 55 records
Last stocked April 2026
Clay Pond
106 miChautauqua County · 3 species · 29 records
Last stocked April 2026
Cassadaga Creek
108 miChautauqua County · 3 species · 53 records
Last stocked March 2026
Findley Lake
78 miChautauqua County · 2 species · 20 records
Last stocked October 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 8,090 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 4,130 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 8,090 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 16,170 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,450 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,450 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 16,900 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,310 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 4,280 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,390 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 16,780 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,390 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2014 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,300 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 17,230 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,640 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 14,450 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,870 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 17,740 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 4,440 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,870 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2011 | Brown Trout | 7,440 | 5.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 4,230 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 8,470 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 8,470 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 16,930 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake Erie last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Erie was last stocked April 2017 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Erie?
Lake Erie is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Lake Erie stocked?
Lake Erie is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Lake Erie stocked?
Lake Erie has been stocked about 5 times a year — 38 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2017.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Erie?
About 295,840 fish have been stocked in Lake Erie across 38 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Erie?
Fish stocked in Lake Erie average about 8.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.