Upper Preston Pond Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2023 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Upper Preston Pond was last stocked May 2023 with Round Whitefish. Upper Preston Pond has 17 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2023, with about 17,618 fish stocked over that period.
When Upper Preston Pond is stocked
Upper Preston Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Round Whitefish | 1,726 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Round Whitefish | 2,000 | 1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Round Whitefish | 1,500 | 1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 585 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,080 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,040 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Round Whitefish | 1,750 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Round Whitefish | 1,420 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 317 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 700 | 5.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Upper Preston Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Upper Preston Pond was last stocked May 2023 with Round Whitefish.
What fish species are stocked in Upper Preston Pond?
Upper Preston Pond is stocked with Round Whitefish and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Upper Preston Pond stocked?
Upper Preston Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Upper Preston Pond stocked?
Upper Preston Pond has been stocked about 1 times a year — 17 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Upper Preston Pond?
About 17,618 fish have been stocked in Upper Preston Pond across 17 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Upper Preston Pond?
Fish stocked in Upper Preston Pond average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.