Rainbow Lake Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2014–2024 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake was last stocked June 2024 with Walleye. Rainbow Lake has 6 stocking records on file, spanning 2014–2024, with about 44,387 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainbow Lake is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Walleye | 7,400 | 1.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 7,400 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 7,375 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 7,412 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 7,400 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 7,400 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake was last stocked June 2024 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Rainbow Lake?
Rainbow Lake is stocked with Walleye.
How often is Rainbow Lake stocked?
Rainbow Lake is stocked intermittently — 6 recorded stockings between 2014 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake?
About 44,387 fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake across 6 recorded events since 2014, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainbow Lake?
Fish stocked in Rainbow Lake average about 1.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.