West Lake trout stocking
Arietta, Hamilton County, New York · lake · about 2,367 ft elevation
West Lake was last stocked 38 months ago (Sep 1 to 30, 2023). We have 7 stockings on record since Oct 1, 2017. Most stockings come in September to October. Species stocked: brook trout.
- Number 123 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.
Weather at West Lake
- This Afternoon41°FPartly Sunny9% rain · wind 13 mph
- Tonight36°FRain Showers94% rain · wind 13 mph
- Monday40°FRain Showers76% rain · wind 12 mph
- Monday Night31°FSlight Chance Rain Showers17% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
- Tuesday43°FRain Showers Likely56% rain · wind 7 mph
- Tuesday Night32°FRain Showers Likely56% rain · wind 8 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is West Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in September to October.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 7 | 23,260 | 3,323 | 4.3 in |
Stocking history
20231 stocking · 3,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
SeptemberLatest sometime this month | Brook trout | 3,500 | 4.0 in |
20221 stocking · 3,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
September sometime this month | Brook trout | 3,500 | 4.0 in |
20211 stocking · 3,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
October sometime this month | Brook trout | 3,500 | 4.0 in |
20201 stocking · 2,270 fish
- September brook trout, 2,270 fish
20191 stocking · 4,200 fish
- October brook trout, 4,200 fish
20181 stocking · 2,790 fish
- October brook trout, 2,790 fish
20171 stocking · 3,500 fish
- October brook trout, 3,500 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 West Lake?
Arietta, Hamilton County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near West Lake
- South Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 2025
- Cat Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Northrup Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Kings Pondpond · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Sampson Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
- Falls Pondpond · 3 mistocked Sep 2024
- Whitney Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 2025
- Otter Brookstream · 4 mistocked May 2024
All stocked waters in Hamilton CountyStocked this week in New York
Questions about West Lake
- When was West Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2023 (brook trout, 3,500 fish), according to New York agency reports.
- How often is West Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in September to October.
- Is West Lake stocked often?
- Number 123 of 173 stocked waters in Hamilton 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 West Lake?
- Brook trout (7 stockings, 23,260 fish).