When was Seventh Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 3,990 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Seventh Lake stocked?

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

Is Seventh Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 173 waters in Hamilton County. 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 Seventh Lake?

Landlocked salmon (15 stockings, 8,178 fish); Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 48,750 fish).

How warm is the water near Seventh 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.

Seventh Lake trout stocking

Inlet, Hamilton County, New York · lake · about 1,786 ft elevation

Seventh Lake was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 22 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May and November. Species stocked: landlocked salmon, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

The second most stocked of 173 waters in Hamilton County.
Stocked more often than 94% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BUCK CREEK NEAR INLET NY (2 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 Seventh Lake

Tonight
37°F
Rain Showers
91% rain · wind 7 mph
Monday
44°F
Rain Showers
91% rain · wind 8 mph
Monday Night
32°F
Cloudy
11% rain · wind 7 mph
Tuesday
49°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
64% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Rain Showers Likely
64% rain · wind 3 mph
Veterans Day
46°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24% rain · wind 3 mph

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

When is Seventh Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May and November.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Landlocked salmon	15	8,178	584	7.3 in
Rainbow trout	12	48,750	4,063	9.1 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly totalPlanned date not published	Rainbow trout	3,950	8.0 in

20252 stockings · 4,820 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	3,990	9.3 in
April sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	830	7.4 in

20242 stockings · 4,790 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	3,990	9.6 in
April sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	800	7.0 in

20231 stocking · 4,510 fish

April landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 4,510 fish

20221 stocking · 4,550 fish

May landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 4,550 fish

20212 stockings · 4,110 fish

May rainbow trout, 3,310 fish
April landlocked salmon, 800 fish

20202 stockings · 3,988 fish

November landlocked salmon, 338 fish
April landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 3,650 fish

20193 stockings · 4,992 fish

November landlocked salmon, 192 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
May landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 3,800 fish

20182 stockings · 4,380 fish

November landlocked salmon, 270 fish
May landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 4,110 fish

20173 stockings · 8,488 fish

November landlocked salmon, 88 fish
May rainbow trout, 7,600 fish
April landlocked salmon, 800 fish

20163 stockings · 12,300 fish

November landlocked salmon, 200 fish
May rainbow trout, 7,500 fish
April landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, 4,600 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 Seventh Lake?

Inlet, Hamilton 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 Seventh Lake

Seventh Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 2024
Sixth Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 2025
Bug Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 2025
Sumner Streamstream · 3 mistocked Jun 2019
Benedict Creekstream · 3 mistocked Jun 2019
Eighth Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 2025
Limekiln Lakelake · 4 mistocked Nov 2025
Queer Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 2021

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

Questions about Seventh Lake

When was Seventh Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 3,990 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Seventh Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May and November.
Is Seventh Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 173 waters in Hamilton County. 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 Seventh Lake?: Landlocked salmon (15 stockings, 8,178 fish); Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 48,750 fish).
How warm is the water near Seventh 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.