When was Eighth Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,940 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Eighth Lake stocked?

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

Is Eighth Lake stocked often?

Number 6 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 84% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Eighth Lake?

Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 32,600 fish); Lake trout (8 stockings, 8,290 fish).

How warm is the water near Eighth Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Eighth Lake trout stocking

Inlet, Hamilton County, New York · lake · about 1,789 ft elevation

Eighth Lake was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 15 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, lake trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

Number 6 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 84% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BUCK CREEK NEAR INLET NY (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 44°F
Flow: 3 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.51 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 4 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Eighth Lake

Overnight
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
36% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday
48°F
Rain Showers
93% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Saturday Night
36°F
Rain Showers
86% rain · wind 7 mph
Sunday
47°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
29% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Sunday Night
34°F
Rain Showers
94% rain · wind 8 mph
Monday
43°F
Rain Showers
94% rain · wind 7 mph

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

When is Eighth Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Apr	May
2025	1	1
2024	1	1
2023		1
2022		1
2021	1	1
2020	1
2019		1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	12	32,600	2,717	9.0 in
Lake trout	8	8,290	1,036	6.7 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly totalPlanned date not published	Rainbow trout	2,910	8.0 in

20252 stockings · 4,080 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	2,940	9.3 in
April sometime this month	Lake trout	1,140	6.9 in

20242 stockings · 5,880 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	2,940	9.6 in
April sometime this month	Rainbow trout	2,940	5.6 in

20231 stocking · 2,800 fish

May rainbow trout, 2,800 fish

20221 stocking · 3,900 fish

May lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,900 fish

20212 stockings · 3,540 fish

May rainbow trout, 2,440 fish
April lake trout, 1,100 fish

20201 stocking · 3,200 fish

April lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,200 fish

20191 stocking · 3,830 fish

May lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,830 fish

20181 stocking · 3,540 fish

May lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,540 fish

20172 stockings · 6,700 fish

May rainbow trout, 2,800 fish
April lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,900 fish

20161 stocking · 3,420 fish

April lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,420 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 Eighth Lake?

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

Directions Larger map New York fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Eighth Lake

Bug Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 2025
Seventh Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 2025
Seventh Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 2024
Sixth Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 2025
Sumner Streamstream · 5 mistocked Jun 2019
Benedict Creekstream · 5 mistocked Jun 2019
Queer Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 2021
Raquette Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 2025

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

Questions about Eighth Lake

When was Eighth Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,940 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Eighth Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Eighth Lake stocked often?: Number 6 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 84% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Eighth Lake?: Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 32,600 fish); Lake trout (8 stockings, 8,290 fish).
How warm is the water near Eighth Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.