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Paddlefish Stocking in New York

3 New York waters are on record as stocked with Paddlefish, per New York fish & wildlife agency (2011–2015) — about 6,209 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Paddlefish is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.

Source: New York fish & wildlife agency· updated 2015-07
Illustration of a paddlefish, a shark-like fish with a long, flat, paddle-shaped snout.
Illustration by Duane Raver / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (public domain)

About Paddlefish

One of North America's most unusual native fish, named for its long, paddle-shaped snout, stocked in a small number of New York waters.

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3
Waters stocked
6,209
Paddlefish stocked
12
Stocking records
10.5"
Avg size

When Paddlefish is stocked in New York

Paddlefish stocking events by month across New York.

Top counties for Paddlefish

  • Chautauqua County 3
  • Allegany County 2
  • Cattaraugus County 2

Frequently asked

Where is Paddlefish stocked in New York?

Paddlefish is stocked in 3 New York waters, most in Chautauqua County, Allegany County, Cattaraugus County — all source-cited to New York fish & wildlife agency.

When is Paddlefish stocked in New York?

Paddlefish is typically stocked in summer, most often in July in New York.

How many Paddlefish are stocked in New York?

About 6,209 Paddlefish have been stocked across New York since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.

What size Paddlefish are stocked?

Stocked Paddlefish in New York average about 10.5 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.

3 Paddlefish waters · New York state stocking data.