When was Seneca Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2022 (landlocked salmon, 11,370 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Seneca Lake stocked?

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

Is Seneca Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in Seneca County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Seneca Lake?

Landlocked salmon (3 stockings, 38,570 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 54,214 fish).

Seneca Lake trout stocking

Seneca County, New York · lake · about 442 ft elevation

Seneca Lake was last stocked 55 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2022). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2019. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: landlocked salmon, brown trout.

Last stocked

55 months ago

Apr 1 to 30, 2022

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Apr 1, 2019

Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in Seneca County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.

Weather at Seneca Lake

Overnight
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
59% rain · wind 20 mph
Monday
53°F
Chance Rain Showers
64% rain · wind 12 to 22 mph
Monday Night
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 9 to 17 mph
Tuesday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Veterans Day
57°F
Partly Sunny
4% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph

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

When is Seneca Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	Jun
2022		1
2020	1		1
2019		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Landlocked salmon	3	38,570	12,857	7.0 in
Brown trout	1	54,214	54,214	3.9 in

Stocking history

20221 stocking · 11,370 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilLatest sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	11,370	6.0 in

20202 stockings · 78,214 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
June sometime this month	Brown trout	54,214	3.9 in
March sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	24,000	7.0 in

20191 stocking · 3,200 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	3,200	12.0 in

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 Seneca Lake?

Seneca 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 Seneca Lake

Seneca Lakelake · 1 mistocked Mar 2025
Seneca Lakelake · 1 mistocked Oct 2025
Canoga Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 2025
Cayuga Lakelake · 14 mistocked Mar 2020
Cayuga Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 2025
Canandaigua Lakelake · 18 mistocked Jun 2020
Canandaigua Lakelake · 18 mistocked Oct 2025
Yawger Creekstream · 20 mistocked Jun 2017

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

Questions about Seneca Lake

When was Seneca Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2022 (landlocked salmon, 11,370 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Seneca Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Seneca Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in Seneca County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Seneca Lake?: Landlocked salmon (3 stockings, 38,570 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 54,214 fish).