Nanticoke Lake Fish Stocking
Broome County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Nanticoke Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Nanticoke Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 35,480 fish stocked over that period.
When Nanticoke Lake is stocked
Nanticoke Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,390 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,420 | 10.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,420 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,730 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,820 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Nanticoke Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Nanticoke Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Nanticoke Lake?
Nanticoke Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Nanticoke Lake stocked?
Nanticoke Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Nanticoke Lake stocked?
Nanticoke Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Nanticoke Lake?
About 35,480 fish have been stocked in Nanticoke Lake across 16 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Nanticoke Lake?
Fish stocked in Nanticoke Lake average about 9.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.