Lake Placid Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Placid was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Lake Placid has 41 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 173,295 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Placid is stocked
Lake Placid is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Placid, freshest activity first.
East Lake
1 miSuffolk County · 2 species · 31 records
Last stocked April 2026
Lower Cascade Lake
7 miEssex County · 2 species · 30 records
Last stocked October 2025
Bartlett Pond
3 miEssex County · 2 species · 32 records
Last stocked September 2025
Warren Pond
3 miEssex County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked September 2025
Connery Pond
2 miEssex County · 2 species · 31 records
Last stocked May 2025
Mckenzie Pond
6 miEssex County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 8,840 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,590 | 10.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 8,920 | 9.31" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 8,920 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 7,400 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,970 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 6,380 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 16" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 7,400 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,700 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 18" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,000 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 225 | 18" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake Placid last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Placid was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Placid?
Lake Placid is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is Lake Placid stocked?
Lake Placid is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Lake Placid stocked?
Lake Placid has been stocked about 3 times a year — 41 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Placid?
About 173,295 fish have been stocked in Lake Placid across 41 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Placid?
Fish stocked in Lake Placid average about 10.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.