Lake Pleasant Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Pleasant was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Lake Pleasant has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 144,590 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Pleasant is stocked
Lake Pleasant is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Pleasant, freshest activity first.
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Remington Pond
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Ninemile Creek
8 miOnondaga County · 4 species · 399 records
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Buckhorn Pond
7 miHamilton County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
Jessup Lake
9 miHamilton County · 1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,440 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,430 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,460 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,360 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,360 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,490 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,180 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,420 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2019 | Lake Trout | 1,970 | 6.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,390 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 2,100 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,320 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 2,100 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 1,180 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 29,000 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 2,100 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,370 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 29,000 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 2,100 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,160 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Lake Trout | 1,520 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2012 | Walleye | 23,000 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,420 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2011 | Walleye | 29,000 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 990 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,350 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake Pleasant last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lake Pleasant was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Pleasant?
Lake Pleasant is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye.
What time of year is Lake Pleasant stocked?
Lake Pleasant is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Lake Pleasant stocked?
Lake Pleasant has been stocked about 2 times a year — 27 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Pleasant?
About 144,590 fish have been stocked in Lake Pleasant across 27 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Pleasant?
Fish stocked in Lake Pleasant average about 7.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.