When was Arnold Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,560 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Arnold Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Arnold Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 14 waters in Otsego County. Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Arnold Lake?

Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 12,330 fish); Brown trout (10 stockings, 3,830 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 1,500 fish).

Arnold Lake trout stocking

Hartwick, Otsego County, New York · lake · about 1,777 ft elevation

Arnold Lake was last stocked 19 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2025). We have 22 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

19 months ago

Apr 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

22 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

The second most stocked of 14 waters in Otsego County.
Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at Arnold Lake

Overnight
41°F
Scattered Rain Showers
35% rain · wind 7 mph
Saturday
47°F
Widespread Rain Showers
75% rain · wind 8 mph
Saturday Night
38°F
Widespread Rain Showers
78% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Sunday
52°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
28% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Rain Showers
75% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Monday
47°F
Rain Showers
75% rain · wind 12 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Arnold Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Arnold Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May	Jun	Oct	Nov
2025	1
2024	1
2023	1	1	1
2022	1				1
2021	1	1	1	1
2020	1	1		1
2019		1			1
2018	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	17	12,330	725	9.0 in
Brown trout	10	3,830	383	8.8 in
Brook trout	1	1,500	1,500	7.0 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 1,560 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilLatest sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,560	7.8 in

20241 stocking · 780 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	780	8.7 in

20233 stockings · 4,550 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
June sometime this month	Rainbow trout	3,750	3.9 in
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	400	9.1 in
April sometime this month	Rainbow trout	400	9.3 in

20222 stockings · 2,240 fish

November brook trout, 1,500 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 740 fish

20214 stockings · 3,430 fish

October rainbow trout, 1,110 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,600 fish
May rainbow trout, 350 fish
April brown trout, 370 fish

20203 stockings · 1,490 fish

October rainbow trout, 500 fish
May brown trout, 380 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 610 fish

20192 stockings · 1,200 fish

November rainbow trout, 450 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 750 fish

20181 stocking · 700 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 700 fish

20172 stockings · 730 fish

May rainbow trout, 400 fish
April brown trout, 330 fish

20163 stockings · 980 fish

September rainbow trout, 240 fish
May rainbow trout, 400 fish
April brown trout, 340 fish

From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New York fishing regulations.

Where is Arnold Lake?

Hartwick, Otsego County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Arnold Lake

Arnold Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 2025
Oaks Creekstream · 4 mistocked Apr 2020
Otego Creekstream · 4 mistocked Apr 2025
Gilbert Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jun 2025
Gilbert Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 2025
Otego Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 2025
Schenevus Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 2025
Wharton Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 2025

All stocked waters in Otsego County Stocked this week in New York

Questions about Arnold Lake

When was Arnold Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,560 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Arnold Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Arnold Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 14 waters in Otsego County. Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Arnold Lake?: Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 12,330 fish); Brown trout (10 stockings, 3,830 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 1,500 fish).