Lower Preston Pond Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2022 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lower Preston Pond was last stocked October 2022 with Brook Trout. Lower Preston Pond has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2022, with about 8,702 fish stocked over that period.
When Lower Preston Pond is stocked
Lower Preston Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 585 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,080 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 720 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 317 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lower Preston Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lower Preston Pond was last stocked October 2022 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lower Preston Pond?
Lower Preston Pond is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Lower Preston Pond stocked?
Lower Preston Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Lower Preston Pond stocked?
Lower Preston Pond is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Lower Preston Pond?
About 8,702 fish have been stocked in Lower Preston Pond across 12 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lower Preston Pond?
Fish stocked in Lower Preston Pond average about 4.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.