Owasco Lake Fish Stocking
Cayuga County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Owasco Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout. Owasco Lake has 54 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 434,730 fish stocked over that period.
When Owasco Lake is stocked
Owasco Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 28 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Owasco Lake, freshest activity first.
Skaneateles Lake
8 miOnondaga County · 2 species · 58 records
Last stocked May 2026
Owasco Inlet
6 miCayuga County · 2 species · 46 records
Last stocked April 2026
Glen Creek
11 miWarren County · 2 species · 31 records
Last stocked April 2026
Canoga Creek
12 miSeneca County · 1 species · 18 records
Last stocked April 2026
Cayuga Lake
14 miTompkins County · 4 species · 147 records
Last stocked April 2026
Dutch Hollow Brook
2 miCayuga County · 1 species · 17 records
Last stocked October 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 9,010 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2025 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 8,920 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 860 | 10.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 9,100 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 8,500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 8,500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2021 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 9,300 | 7.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Lake Trout | 9,580 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Brown Trout | 23,550 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2019 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 4,930 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 8,860 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 4,880 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 3,820 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 3,970 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 4,280 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,620 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2015 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,560 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2014 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 8,610 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2013 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,370 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 4,900 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | 5.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Owasco Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Owasco Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Owasco Lake?
Owasco Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Trout.
What time of year is Owasco Lake stocked?
Owasco Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Owasco Lake stocked?
Owasco Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 54 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Owasco Lake?
About 434,730 fish have been stocked in Owasco Lake across 54 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Owasco Lake?
Fish stocked in Owasco Lake average about 7.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.