When was Lake Gilead last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (lake trout, 620 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Lake Gilead stocked?

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

Is Lake Gilead stocked often?

Number 4 of 17 stocked waters in Putnam County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 90% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Gilead?

Brown trout (10 stockings, 23,280 fish); Lake trout (8 stockings, 4,950 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,670 fish).

Lake Gilead trout stocking

Carmel, Putnam County, New York · lake · about 492 ft elevation

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

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

18 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Number 4 of 17 stocked waters in Putnam County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 90% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER NEAR CARMEL NY (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 4 cfs; much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.72 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 5 cfs on Nov 8.

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

Weather at Lake Gilead

Today
59°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Tonight
39°F
Mostly Clear
3% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Monday
55°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16% rain · wind 8 to 16 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Partly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph

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

When is Lake Gilead stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	10	23,280	2,328	8.9 in
Lake trout	8	4,950	619	6.8 in
Rainbow trout	3	2,670	890	8.9 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilPlanned sometime this month	Brown trout	2,700	8.0 in

20252 stockings · 3,300 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Lake trout	620	6.8 in
April sometime this month	Brown trout	2,680	7.2 in

20242 stockings · 3,360 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Lake trout	630	6.8 in
April sometime this month	Brown trout	2,730	8.3 in

20231 stocking · 2,550 fish

April brown trout, 2,550 fish

20222 stockings · 3,150 fish

May lake trout, 600 fish
April brown trout, 2,550 fish

20211 stocking · 2,790 fish

April brown trout, 2,790 fish

20202 stockings · 2,810 fish

May lake trout, 600 fish
April brown trout, 2,210 fish

20192 stockings · 3,260 fish

May lake trout, 600 fish
April brown trout, 2,660 fish

20182 stockings · 3,010 fish

May lake trout, 600 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,410 fish

20171 stocking · 3,250 fish

May brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, 3,250 fish

20162 stockings · 3,420 fish

May lake trout, 700 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,720 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 Lake Gilead?

Carmel, Putnam 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 Lake Gilead

Lake Gleneidalake · 2 mistocked May 2025
Croton Falls Reservoirlake · 2 mistocked Apr 2025
West Branch Reservoirlake · 2 mistocked May 2025
West Branch Reservoirlake · 2 mistocked Oct 2023
Bog Brook Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked Apr 2024
Bog Brook Reslake · 5 mistocked Apr 2025
Titicus Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked Apr 2025
Titicus Riverstream · 7 mistocked Mar 2025

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

Questions about Lake Gilead

When was Lake Gilead last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (lake trout, 620 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Lake Gilead stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Lake Gilead stocked often?: Number 4 of 17 stocked waters in Putnam County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 90% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Gilead?: Brown trout (10 stockings, 23,280 fish); Lake trout (8 stockings, 4,950 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,670 fish).