Otsego Lake Fish Stocking
Otsego County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Otsego Lake was last stocked April 2025 with Lake Trout. Otsego Lake has 21 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 66,040 fish stocked over that period.
When Otsego Lake is stocked
Otsego Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 2,270 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 2,270 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Lake Trout | 1,950 | 7.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Lake Trout | 2,410 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 2,630 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 2,390 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 4,880 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 5,500 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Landlocked Salmon | 5,500 | 5.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 4,640 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Otsego Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Otsego Lake was last stocked April 2025 with Lake Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Otsego Lake?
Otsego Lake is stocked with Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is Otsego Lake stocked?
Otsego Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Otsego Lake stocked?
Otsego Lake has been stocked about 1 times a year — 21 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Otsego Lake?
About 66,040 fish have been stocked in Otsego Lake across 21 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Otsego Lake?
Fish stocked in Otsego Lake average about 8.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.