First Lake trout stocking
Indian Lake, Hamilton County, New York · lake · about 1,596 ft elevation
First Lake was last stocked 61 months ago (Oct 1 to 31, 2021). We have 10 stockings on record since May 1, 2017. Most stockings come in May and October. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 18 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical New York water on our record.
Weather at First Lake
- Tonight44°FMostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog1% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday59°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny5% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday Night45°FMostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers31% rain · wind 2 mph
- Saturday52°FRain Showers83% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Saturday Night34°FRain Showers84% rain · wind 8 mph
- Sunday44°FChance Rain Showers61% rain · wind 9 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is First Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May and October.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 5 | 5,580 | 1,116 | 4.6 in |
| Rainbow trout | 5 | 2,690 | 538 | 8.3 in |
Stocking history
20212 stockings · 1,720 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
OctoberLatest sometime this month | Brook trout | 1,200 | 3.8 in |
May sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 520 | 8.5 in |
20202 stockings · 1,230 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
September sometime this month | Brook trout | 780 | 4.8 in |
May sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 450 | 8.6 in |
20192 stockings · 2,040 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
October sometime this month | Brook trout | 1,440 | 4.5 in |
May sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 600 | 7.8 in |
20182 stockings · 1,480 fish
- October brook trout, 960 fish
- May rainbow trout, 520 fish
20172 stockings · 1,800 fish
- October brook trout, 1,200 fish
- May rainbow trout, 600 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 First Lake?
Indian Lake, Hamilton County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near First Lake
- Jackson Pondpond · 2 mistocked Sep 2025
- Unknown Pondpond · 3 mistocked Apr 2025
- Barker Pondpond · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Dunk Pondpond · 5 mistocked Sep 2025
- Squirrel Pondpond · 5 mistocked Sep 2025
- Indian Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 2025
- Pine Mountain Pondpond · 6 mistocked Sep 2025
- Sprague Pondpond · 7 mistocked May 2024
All stocked waters in Hamilton CountyStocked this week in New York
Questions about First Lake
- When was First Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 1 to 31, 2021 (brook trout, 1,200 fish), according to New York agency reports.
- How often is First Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and October.
- Is First Lake stocked often?
- Number 18 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New York water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in First Lake?
- Brook trout (5 stockings, 5,580 fish); Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 2,690 fish).