Sampson Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Sampson Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Sampson Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 29,010 fish stocked over that period.
When Sampson Lake is stocked
Sampson Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sampson Lake, freshest activity first.
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Pillsbury Lake
2 miHamilton County · 1 species · 14 records
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South Lake
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Spruce Lake
4 miHamilton County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
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 | 2,500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,620 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,990 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sampson Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Sampson Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sampson Lake?
Sampson Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Sampson Lake stocked?
Sampson Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Sampson Lake stocked?
Sampson Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Sampson Lake?
About 29,010 fish have been stocked in Sampson Lake across 13 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sampson Lake?
Fish stocked in Sampson Lake average about 4.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.