When was Henderson Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2025 (brook trout, 4,700 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Henderson Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September.

Is Henderson Lake stocked often?

Number 18 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. 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 Henderson Lake?

Brook trout (10 stockings, 45,345 fish); Lake trout (8 stockings, 6,510 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 880 fish).

Henderson Lake trout stocking

Newcomb, Essex County, New York · lake · about 1,815 ft elevation

Henderson Lake was last stocked 14 months ago (Sep 1 to 30, 2025). We have 19 stockings on record since May 1, 2016. Most stockings come in May and September. Species stocked: brook trout, lake trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

14 months ago

Sep 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

19 stockings

since May 1, 2016

Number 18 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at Henderson Lake

Tonight
37°F
Rain Showers Likely
74% rain · wind 8 mph
Monday
42°F
Rain And Snow Showers
86% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Monday Night
31°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
25% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers
77% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow
77% rain · wind 8 to 12 mph
Veterans Day
42°F
Chance Rain And Snow
31% rain · wind 7 mph

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

When is Henderson Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May and September.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	10	45,345	4,535	4.0 in
Lake trout	8	6,510	814	6.0 in
Brown trout	1	880	880	9.0 in

Stocking history

20252 stockings · 5,560 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
SeptemberLatest sometime this month	Brook trout	4,700	4.4 in
April sometime this month	Lake trout	860	6.0 in

20242 stockings · 5,420 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
September sometime this month	Brook trout	4,700	4.5 in
April sometime this month	Lake trout	720	6.0 in

20231 stocking · 4,700 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
September sometime this month	Brook trout	4,700	4.0 in

20223 stockings · 6,410 fish

October brook trout, 4,700 fish
May lake trout, 830 fish
April brown trout, 880 fish

20211 stocking · 4,700 fish

October brook trout, 4,700 fish

20202 stockings · 3,885 fish

September brook trout, 3,055 fish
May lake trout, 830 fish

20192 stockings · 6,420 fish

September brook trout, 5,640 fish
May lake trout, 780 fish

20182 stockings · 4,580 fish

September brook trout, 3,750 fish
May lake trout, 830 fish

20172 stockings · 5,530 fish

September brook trout, 4,700 fish
May lake trout, 830 fish

20162 stockings · 5,530 fish

October brook trout, 4,700 fish
May lake trout, 830 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 Henderson Lake?

Newcomb, Essex 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 Henderson Lake

Bradley Pondpond · 2 mistocked Sep 2025
Livingston Pondpond · 4 mistocked Oct 2022
Avalanche Lakelake · 6 mistocked Sep 2025
Ward Pondpond · 6 mistocked Apr 2025
Shaw Pondpond · 7 mistocked Oct 2022
Latham Pondpond · 9 mistocked Sep 2025
Chubb Riverstream · 12 mistocked Apr 2025
South Meadow Brookstream · 12 mistocked May 2025

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

Questions about Henderson Lake

When was Henderson Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2025 (brook trout, 4,700 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Henderson Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September.
Is Henderson Lake stocked often?: Number 18 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. 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 Henderson Lake?: Brook trout (10 stockings, 45,345 fish); Lake trout (8 stockings, 6,510 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 880 fish).