Sylvan Lake Fish Stocking
Dutchess County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Sylvan Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Brown Trout. Sylvan Lake has 19 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 28,401 fish stocked over that period.
When Sylvan Lake is stocked
Sylvan Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 7.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2024 | Brown Trout | 188 | 17.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2024 | Brown Trout | 153 | 13.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,860 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,470 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,390 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| January 2019 | Brown Trout | 90 | 17.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,740 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,720 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,710 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,720 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,450 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,690 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sylvan Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Sylvan Lake was last stocked April 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sylvan Lake?
Sylvan Lake is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Sylvan Lake stocked?
Sylvan Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Sylvan Lake stocked?
Sylvan Lake is stocked intermittently — 19 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Sylvan Lake?
About 28,401 fish have been stocked in Sylvan Lake across 19 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sylvan Lake?
Fish stocked in Sylvan Lake average about 9.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.