Palmer Lake Fish Stocking
Saratoga County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Palmer Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Palmer Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 3,870 fish stocked over that period.
When Palmer Lake is stocked
Palmer Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Palmer Lake, freshest activity first.
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Last stocked April 2026
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 890 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 210 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 220 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 220 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 210 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 210 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 220 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 180 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 220 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Palmer Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Palmer Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Palmer Lake?
Palmer Lake is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Palmer Lake stocked?
Palmer Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Palmer Lake stocked?
Palmer Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Palmer Lake?
About 3,870 fish have been stocked in Palmer Lake across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Palmer Lake?
Fish stocked in Palmer Lake average about 8.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.