Waneta Lake Fish Stocking
Schuyler County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Waneta Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Muskellunge. Waneta Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 59,050 fish stocked over that period.
When Waneta Lake is stocked
Waneta Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 1,400 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 4,350 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Waneta Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Waneta Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Muskellunge.
What fish species are stocked in Waneta Lake?
Waneta Lake is stocked with Muskellunge.
What time of year is Waneta Lake stocked?
Waneta Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Waneta Lake stocked?
Waneta Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Waneta Lake?
About 59,050 fish have been stocked in Waneta Lake across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Waneta Lake?
Fish stocked in Waneta Lake average about 8.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.