Lyon Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2013–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lyon Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Lyon Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2013–2025, with about 23,300 fish stocked over that period.
When Lyon Lake is stocked
Lyon Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lyon Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Lyon Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lyon Lake?
Lyon Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Lyon Lake stocked?
Lyon Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Lyon Lake stocked?
Lyon Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2013 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lyon Lake?
About 23,300 fish have been stocked in Lyon Lake across 13 recorded events since 2013, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lyon Lake?
Fish stocked in Lyon Lake average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.