Stillwater Reservoir Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Stillwater Reservoir was last stocked May 2025 with Splake. Stillwater Reservoir has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 16,800 fish stocked over that period.
When Stillwater Reservoir is stocked
Stillwater Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Splake | 1,810 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Splake | 1,510 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Splake | 1,400 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Splake | 660 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Splake | 1,060 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Splake | 1,360 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Splake | 1,500 | 7.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Splake | 1,500 | 7.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Stillwater Reservoir last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Stillwater Reservoir was last stocked May 2025 with Splake.
What fish species are stocked in Stillwater Reservoir?
Stillwater Reservoir is stocked with Splake.
What time of year is Stillwater Reservoir stocked?
Stillwater Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Stillwater Reservoir stocked?
Stillwater Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Stillwater Reservoir?
About 16,800 fish have been stocked in Stillwater Reservoir across 12 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Stillwater Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Stillwater Reservoir average about 8.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.