Middle Branch Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Middle Branch Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Middle Branch Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 14,780 fish stocked over that period.
When Middle Branch Lake is stocked
Middle Branch Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 | 1,200 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 780 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,440 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 960 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Middle Branch Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Middle Branch Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Middle Branch Lake?
Middle Branch Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Middle Branch Lake stocked?
Middle Branch Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Middle Branch Lake stocked?
Middle Branch Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Middle Branch Lake?
About 14,780 fish have been stocked in Middle Branch Lake across 14 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Middle Branch Lake?
Fish stocked in Middle Branch Lake average about 4.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.