Prospect Reservoir Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Prospect Reservoir was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Prospect Reservoir has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 53,610 fish stocked over that period.
When Prospect Reservoir is stocked
Prospect Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Prospect Reservoir, freshest activity first.
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Last stocked May 2026
Mongaup River
6 miSullivan County · 1 species · 32 records
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Mongaup Falls Reservoir
10 miSullivan County · 1 species · 16 records
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Rutgers Creek
12 miOrange County · 2 species · 45 records
Last stocked March 2026
Hemlock Lake
5 miLivingston County · 2 species · 31 records
Last stocked October 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,030 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,890 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,890 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 3,160 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,010 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,960 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,260 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 760 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,910 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,930 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,470 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 3,020 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,870 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Prospect Reservoir last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Prospect Reservoir was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Prospect Reservoir?
Prospect Reservoir is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Prospect Reservoir stocked?
Prospect Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Prospect Reservoir stocked?
Prospect Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Prospect Reservoir?
About 53,610 fish have been stocked in Prospect Reservoir across 18 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Prospect Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Prospect Reservoir average about 8.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.