Payne Lake Fish Stocking
Lewis County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Payne Lake was last stocked May 2025 with Walleye. Payne Lake has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 4,282,830 fish stocked over that period.
When Payne Lake is stocked
Payne Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Payne Lake, freshest activity first.
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Sunday Creek
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Moose River
13 miLewis County · 1 species · 50 records
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Cleveland Lake
0 miLewis County · 1 species · 14 records
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Sunday Pond
10 miFranklin County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
Moose Pond
12 miFranklin County · 3 species · 108 records
Last stocked September 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 550 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2023 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 9.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Walleye | 563,090 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 350 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2016 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 440 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Tiger Trout | 800 | 10.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 10.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 3,500 | 1.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Payne Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Payne Lake was last stocked May 2025 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Payne Lake?
Payne Lake is stocked with Walleye, Brook Trout, and Tiger Trout.
What time of year is Payne Lake stocked?
Payne Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Payne Lake stocked?
Payne Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 33 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Payne Lake?
About 4,282,830 fish have been stocked in Payne Lake across 33 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Payne Lake?
Fish stocked in Payne Lake average about 5.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.