Otter Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Otter Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Otter Lake has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 42,500 fish stocked over that period.
When Otter Lake is stocked
Otter Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Otter Lake, freshest activity first.
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Duck Lake
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Geddes Brook
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Cross Lake
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Last stocked August 2023
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 800 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,700 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 520 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,040 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,350 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 640 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,700 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 800 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 800 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 5,200 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 300 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 5,200 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 5,200 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 450 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 5,200 | 1.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Otter Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Otter Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Otter Lake?
Otter Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Walleye.
What time of year is Otter Lake stocked?
Otter Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Otter Lake stocked?
Otter Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 26 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Otter Lake?
About 42,500 fish have been stocked in Otter Lake across 26 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Otter Lake?
Fish stocked in Otter Lake average about 3.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.