When was Limekiln Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Nov 1 to 30, 2025 (splake, 1,000 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Limekiln Lake stocked?

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

Is Limekiln Lake stocked often?

Number 9 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 78% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Limekiln Lake?

Splake (13 stockings, 24,280 fish).

How warm is the water near Limekiln 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.

Limekiln Lake trout stocking

Inlet, Hamilton County, New York · lake · about 1,887 ft elevation

Limekiln Lake was last stocked 12 months ago (Nov 1 to 30, 2025). We have 13 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: splake.

Last stocked

12 months ago

Nov 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

Number 9 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 78% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BUCK CREEK NEAR INLET NY (7 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 Limekiln Lake

Today
44°F
Partly Sunny
14% rain · wind 10 mph
Tonight
37°F
Rain Showers
92% rain · wind 9 mph
Monday
42°F
Rain Showers
80% rain · wind 9 mph
Monday Night
32°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
19% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
61% rain · wind 6 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Rain Showers Likely
61% rain · wind 5 mph

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

When is Limekiln Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Splake	13	24,280	1,868	8.1 in

Stocking history

20252 stockings · 3,410 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
NovemberLatest sometime this month	Splake	1,000	5.9 in
April sometime this month	Splake	2,410	8.1 in

20242 stockings · 3,520 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
October sometime this month	Splake	1,500	5.5 in
May sometime this month	Splake	2,020	8.6 in

20231 stocking · 1,860 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Splake	1,860	8.3 in

20221 stocking · 3,500 fish

May splake, 3,500 fish

20211 stocking · 880 fish

April splake, 880 fish

20201 stocking · 2,000 fish

April splake, 2,000 fish

20191 stocking · 2,000 fish

May splake, 2,000 fish

20181 stocking · 2,000 fish

May splake, 2,000 fish

20172 stockings · 3,420 fish

October splake, 2,000 fish
April splake, 1,420 fish

20161 stocking · 1,690 fish

April splake, 1,690 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 Limekiln Lake?

Inlet, Hamilton 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 Limekiln Lake

Sixth Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 2025
Sumner Streamstream · 3 mistocked Jun 2019
Benedict Creekstream · 3 mistocked Jun 2019
Seventh Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 2024
Seventh Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 2025
Quiver Pondpond · 4 mistocked Nov 2025
Bubb Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 2025
Bug Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 2025

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

Questions about Limekiln Lake

When was Limekiln Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Nov 1 to 30, 2025 (splake, 1,000 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Limekiln Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Limekiln Lake stocked often?: Number 9 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 78% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Limekiln Lake?: Splake (13 stockings, 24,280 fish).
How warm is the water near Limekiln 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.