West Caroga Lake trout stocking
Caroga, Fulton County, New York · lake · about 1,451 ft elevation
West Caroga Lake was last stocked 19 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2025). We have 11 stockings on record since May 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: splake, rainbow trout.
- Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Fulton County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 67% of New York waters on our record.
Weather at West Caroga Lake
- Tonight38°FRain Showers82% rain · wind 12 mph
- Monday46°FRain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy73% rain · wind 13 mph
- Monday Night33°FMostly Cloudy11% rain · wind 9 to 14 mph
- Tuesday50°FChance Rain Showers32% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
- Tuesday Night33°FChance Rain Showers32% rain · wind 10 to 16 mph
- Veterans Day49°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny15% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is West Caroga Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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 | 11 | 48,170 | 4,379 | 8.2 in |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 280 | 280 | 8.6 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 6,270 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
AprilLatest sometime this month | Splake | 6,270 | 7.7 in |
20242 stockings · 6,740 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
October sometime this month | Splake | 1,500 | 5.6 in |
April sometime this month | Splake | 5,240 | 8.3 in |
20231 stocking · 4,840 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
April sometime this month | Splake | 4,840 | 8.4 in |
20221 stocking · 5,200 fish
- April splake, 5,200 fish
20211 stocking · 2,300 fish
- April splake, 2,300 fish
20201 stocking · 5,200 fish
- April splake, 5,200 fish
20191 stocking · 5,200 fish
- April splake, 5,200 fish
20181 stocking · 4,630 fish
- May splake, 4,630 fish
20171 stocking · 3,690 fish
- May splake, 3,690 fish
20161 stocking · 4,380 fish
- May rainbow trout, splake, 4,380 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 West Caroga Lake?
Caroga, Fulton County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near West Caroga Lake
- East Caroga Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 2025
- Canada Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 2025
- Prairie Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Stewart Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Otter Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 2025
- Indian Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 2025
- Little Holmes Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 2025
- Holmes Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 2025
All stocked waters in Fulton CountyStocked this week in New York
Questions about West Caroga Lake
- When was West Caroga Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (splake, 6,270 fish), according to New York agency reports.
- How often is West Caroga Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is West Caroga Lake stocked often?
- Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Fulton County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 67% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in West Caroga Lake?
- Splake (11 stockings, 48,170 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 280 fish).