Science Lake Fish Stocking
Cattaraugus County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Science Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Science Lake has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 6,510 fish stocked over that period.
When Science Lake is stocked
Science Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Science Lake, freshest activity first.
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Last stocked April 2026
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Forks Creek
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Red House Brook
7 miCattaraugus County · 3 species · 55 records
Last stocked March 2026
Quaker Run
7 miCattaraugus County · 2 species · 49 records
Last stocked March 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 10.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 22 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 220 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 220 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 210 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2017 | Brown Trout | 210 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Science Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Science Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Science Lake?
Science Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Science Lake stocked?
Science Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Science Lake stocked?
Science Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 30 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Science Lake?
About 6,510 fish have been stocked in Science Lake across 30 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Science Lake?
Fish stocked in Science Lake average about 8.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.