Poor Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Poor Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Poor Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 9,290 fish stocked over that period.
When Poor Lake is stocked
Poor Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Poor Lake, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 600 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 600 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 390 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 800 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Poor Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Poor Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Poor Lake?
Poor Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Poor Lake stocked?
Poor Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Poor Lake stocked?
Poor Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Poor Lake?
About 9,290 fish have been stocked in Poor Lake across 13 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Poor Lake?
Fish stocked in Poor Lake average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.