Rushford Lake Fish Stocking
Allegany County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Rushford Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Rushford Lake has 34 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 132,580 fish stocked over that period.
When Rushford Lake is stocked
Rushford Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,620 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,950 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,990 | 11.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,610 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,640 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,990 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,530 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,530 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,310 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,670 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Brown Trout | 30,000 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,850 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,590 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,570 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,570 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,310 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2017 | Brown Trout | 3,600 | 5.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,550 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,540 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,550 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,310 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rushford Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Rushford Lake was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rushford Lake?
Rushford Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Rushford Lake stocked?
Rushford Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Rushford Lake stocked?
Rushford Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 34 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Rushford Lake?
About 132,580 fish have been stocked in Rushford Lake across 34 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rushford Lake?
Fish stocked in Rushford Lake average about 8.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.