When was Paradox Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 1 to 30, 2025 (rainbow trout, 1,590 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Paradox Lake stocked?

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

Is Paradox Lake stocked often?

Number 9 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Paradox Lake?

Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 72,700 fish); Landlocked salmon (11 stockings, 4,570 fish); Lake trout (9 stockings, 15,240 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 4,000 fish).

Paradox Lake trout stocking

Schroon, Essex County, New York · lake · about 816 ft elevation

Paradox Lake was last stocked 17 months ago (Jun 1 to 30, 2025). We have 22 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, lake trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

17 months ago

Jun 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

22 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Number 9 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at Paradox Lake

Today
50°F
Chance Rain Showers
38% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Tonight
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
7% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Tuesday
51°F
Chance Rain Showers
27% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Tuesday Night
31°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
17% rain · wind 2 to 14 mph
Veterans Day
48°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Wednesday Night
26°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
15% rain · wind 1 mph

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

When is Paradox Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Nov
2025		1		1
2024		1	1			1
2023		1		1
2022		1	1
2021		1
2020	1	1			1
2019			1
2018			1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	13	72,700	5,592	8.7 in
Landlocked salmon	11	4,570	457	7.0 in
Lake trout	9	15,240	1,693	6.8 in
Brown trout	1	4,000	4,000	3.8 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly totalPlanned date not published	Rainbow trout	5,510	8.0 in

20252 stockings · 9,280 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
JuneLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,590	10.0 in
April sometime this month	Lake troutLandlocked salmonRainbow trout	7,690	7.7 in

20243 stockings · 7,540 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
November sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	130	18.0 in
May sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	500	7.2 in
April sometime this month	Lake troutRainbow trout	6,910	7.4 in

20232 stockings · 20,280 fish

June rainbow trout, 14,530 fish
April landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 5,750 fish

20222 stockings · 7,320 fish

May landlocked salmon, 470 fish
April lake trout, rainbow trout, 6,850 fish

20211 stocking · 5,110 fish

April landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 5,110 fish

20203 stockings · 10,030 fish

July brown trout, 4,000 fish
April landlocked salmon, 500 fish
March lake trout, rainbow trout, 5,530 fish

20191 stocking · 6,750 fish

May lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 6,750 fish

20182 stockings · 12,420 fish

June rainbow trout, 5,760 fish
May lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 6,660 fish

20172 stockings · 7,350 fish

May landlocked salmon, 500 fish
April lake trout, rainbow trout, 6,850 fish

20163 stockings · 10,430 fish

October lake trout, 3,750 fish
May lake trout, rainbow trout, 6,180 fish
April landlocked salmon, 500 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 Paradox Lake?

Schroon, 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 Paradox Lake

Paradox Lakelake · 1 mistocked Nov 2020
Paradox Lakelake · 1 mistocked Nov 2023
Cotters Pondpond · 2 mistocked Sep 2025
Goose Pondpond · 3 mistocked Apr 2025
Gull Pondpond · 4 mistocked Sep 2025
Crane Pondpond · 4 mistocked Apr 2025
Oxshoe Pondpond · 4 mistocked Sep 2025
Glidden Marsh4 mistocked Apr 2025

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

Questions about Paradox Lake

When was Paradox Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 1 to 30, 2025 (rainbow trout, 1,590 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Paradox Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Paradox Lake stocked often?: Number 9 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Paradox Lake?: Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 72,700 fish); Landlocked salmon (11 stockings, 4,570 fish); Lake trout (9 stockings, 15,240 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 4,000 fish).