When was Eldridge Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 520 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Eldridge Lake stocked?

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

Is Eldridge Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 7 waters in Chemung County. Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Eldridge Lake?

Rainbow trout (15 stockings, 14,584 fish); Brown trout (11 stockings, 2,520 fish).

Eldridge Lake trout stocking

Elmira, Chemung County, New York · lake · about 850 ft elevation

Eldridge Lake was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 19 stockings on record since Mar 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

19 stockings

since Mar 1, 2016

The second most stocked of 7 waters in Chemung County.
Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: CHEMUNG RIVER AT ELMIRA NY (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 209 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.95 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 212 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Eldridge Lake

Tonight
40°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
18% rain · wind 8 mph
Sunday
60°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Sunday Night
39°F
Rain Showers
67% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Monday
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24% rain · wind 9 to 16 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
Tuesday
62°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 12 mph

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

When is Eldridge Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Apr	May	Nov
2026	1	1
2025	1	1
2024	1	1
2023	1	1
2022	1	1
2021	1
2020	1		1
2019	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	15	14,584	972	9.3 in
Brown trout	11	2,520	229	13.5 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 3 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayPlanned sometime this month	Rainbow trout	520	8.0 in
AprilPlanned sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,040	8.0 in
Yearly totalPlanned date not published	Brown trout	170	13.5 in

20252 stockings · 1,730 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	520	9.3 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,210	12.2 in

20242 stockings · 1,730 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	520	9.4 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,210	11.6 in

20232 stockings · 1,650 fish

May rainbow trout, 500 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,150 fish

20222 stockings · 1,670 fish

May rainbow trout, 500 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,170 fish

20211 stocking · 1,460 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,460 fish

20202 stockings · 2,304 fish

November brown trout, 1,000 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,304 fish

20191 stocking · 1,650 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,650 fish

20181 stocking · 1,470 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,470 fish

20171 stocking · 1,670 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,670 fish

20162 stockings · 1,770 fish

April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,750 fish
March rainbow trout, 20 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 Eldridge Lake?

Elmira, Chemung 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 Eldridge Lake

Newtown Creekstream · 4 mistocked Mar 2023
Sing Sing Creekstream · 6 mistocked Mar 2025
Catharine Creekstream · 14 mistocked Apr 2025
Post Creekstream · 15 mistocked Mar 2020
Meads Creekstream · 21 mistocked Mar 2025
Enfield Creekstream · 24 mistocked Oct 2025

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

Questions about Eldridge Lake

When was Eldridge Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 520 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Eldridge Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Eldridge Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 7 waters in Chemung County. Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Eldridge Lake?: Rainbow trout (15 stockings, 14,584 fish); Brown trout (11 stockings, 2,520 fish).