Winch Pond Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2012–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Winch Pond was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Winch Pond has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 2012–2026, with about 6,688 fish stocked over that period.
When Winch Pond is stocked
Winch Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in May — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 210 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 550 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 120 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 358 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 90 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 660 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 110 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 440 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 110 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 550 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 100 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 550 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 110 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 550 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 550 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brown Trout | 250 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 300 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 190 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Winch Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Winch Pond was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Winch Pond?
Winch Pond is stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Winch Pond stocked?
Winch Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in May.
How often is Winch Pond stocked?
Winch Pond has been stocked about 1 times a year — 22 recorded stockings between 2012 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Winch Pond?
About 6,688 fish have been stocked in Winch Pond across 22 recorded events since 2012, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Winch Pond?
Fish stocked in Winch Pond average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.