Lake of the Woods Fish Stocking
Jefferson County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake of the Woods was last stocked November 2025 with Landlocked Salmon. Lake of the Woods has 31 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 18,479 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake of the Woods is stocked
Lake of the Woods is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 22 | 25.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 16 | 11.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 930 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 520 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 780 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 450 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 470 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Lake Trout | 900 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Lake Trout | 900 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Lake Trout | 840 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | 150 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | 244 | 7.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Lake Trout | 900 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 900 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 640 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 900 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 900 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,437 | 1.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Lake Trout | 650 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Lake Trout | 430 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake of the Woods last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake of the Woods was last stocked November 2025 with Landlocked Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Lake of the Woods?
Lake of the Woods is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout.
What time of year is Lake of the Woods stocked?
Lake of the Woods is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Lake of the Woods stocked?
Lake of the Woods has been stocked about 2 times a year — 31 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake of the Woods?
About 18,479 fish have been stocked in Lake of the Woods across 31 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake of the Woods?
Fish stocked in Lake of the Woods average about 7.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.