Muskellunge Stocking in New York
17 New York waters are on record as stocked with Muskellunge, per New York fish & wildlife agency (2011–2025) — about 3,731,997 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Muskellunge is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
About Muskellunge
New York's largest predatory freshwater fish, stocked and managed as a trophy fishery known for its rarity and difficulty to catch.
Full Muskellunge profile →When Muskellunge is stocked in New York
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua County · 4 species · 80 records
Last stocked October 2025
Cassadaga Creek
Chautauqua County · 3 species · 53 records
Last stocked March 2026
Allegheny River
Cattaraugus County · 3 species · 40 records
Last stocked October 2025
Bear Lake
Hamilton County · 3 species · 35 records
Last stocked October 2025
Conewango Creek
Chautauqua County · 2 species · 34 records
Last stocked October 2025
Lower Cascade Lake
Essex County · 2 species · 30 records
Last stocked October 2025
Olean Creek
Cattaraugus County · 3 species · 26 records
Last stocked October 2025
Findley Lake
Chautauqua County · 2 species · 20 records
Last stocked October 2025
Middle Cassadaga Lake
Chautauqua County · 2 species · 18 records
Last stocked October 2025
Upper Cassadaga Lake
Chautauqua County · 2 species · 18 records
Last stocked October 2025
Lower Cassadaga Lake
Chautauqua County · 2 species · 17 records
Last stocked October 2025
Great Chazy River
Clinton County · 2 species · 15 records
Last stocked October 2024
Waneta Lake
Schuyler County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked October 2025
Chautauqua Lake (S)
Chautauqua County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked October 2023
Chautauqua Lake (N)
Chautauqua County · 1 species · 12 records
Last stocked October 2023
State Ditch
Cattaraugus County · 1 species · 10 records
Last stocked October 2025
Chemung River
Chemung County · 1 species · 7 records
Last stocked October 2025
Top counties for Muskellunge
- Chautauqua County 11
- Cattaraugus County 4
- Chemung County 1
- Clinton County 1
- Schuyler County 1
Frequently asked
Where is Muskellunge stocked in New York?
Muskellunge is stocked in 17 New York waters, most in Chautauqua County, Cattaraugus County, Chemung County — all source-cited to New York fish & wildlife agency.
When is Muskellunge stocked in New York?
Muskellunge is typically stocked in fall, most often in October in New York.
How many Muskellunge are stocked in New York?
About 3,731,997 Muskellunge have been stocked across New York since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size Muskellunge are stocked?
Stocked Muskellunge in New York average about 7.4 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.
Other species in New York
17 Muskellunge waters · New York state stocking data.