When was West Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Nov 1 to 30, 2025 (brown trout, 255 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is West Lake stocked?

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

Is West Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 19 waters in Suffolk County. Stocked more often than 100% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in West Lake?

Brown trout (38 stockings, 14,228 fish); Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 5,670 fish).

West Lake trout stocking

Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York · lake · about 8 ft elevation

West Lake was last stocked 12 months ago (Nov 1 to 30, 2025). We have 40 stockings on record since Mar 1, 2016. Most stockings come in March to April and October to November. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

12 months ago

Nov 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

40 stockings

since Mar 1, 2016

The second most stocked of 19 waters in Suffolk County.
Stocked more often than 100% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SWAN RIVER AT EAST PATCHOGUE NY (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 13 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.52 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 13 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Lake

Tonight
41°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 9 mph
Monday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
7% rain · wind 9 to 15 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Mostly Clear
2% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 13 mph
Tuesday Night
41°F
Clear
wind 8 mph
Veterans Day
60°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph

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

When is West Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and October to November.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Sep	Oct	Nov
2026	1	1
2025	1	1			1	1
2024	1	1		1	1
2023	1	1		1		1
2022	1	1		1		1
2021		1			1	1
2020	1		1		1	1
2019	1	1			1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	38	14,228	374	12.3 in
Rainbow trout	10	5,670	567	9.0 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 2 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilPlanned sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	850	10.8 in
MarchPlanned sometime this month	Brown trout	340	13.5 in

20254 stockings · 1,968 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
NovemberLatest sometime this month	Brown trout	255	11.1 in
October sometime this month	Brown trout	553	11.0 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	840	11.3 in
March sometime this month	Brown trout	320	14.1 in

20244 stockings · 1,970 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
October sometime this month	Brown trout	260	10.3 in
September sometime this month	Brown trout	550	9.6 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	840	11.4 in
March sometime this month	Brown trout	320	11.2 in

20234 stockings · 1,910 fish

November brown trout, 260 fish
September brown trout, 550 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 900 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20224 stockings · 1,910 fish

November brown trout, 260 fish
September brown trout, 550 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 800 fish
March brown trout, 300 fish

20213 stockings · 1,780 fish

November brown trout, 240 fish
October brown trout, 520 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,020 fish

20204 stockings · 1,820 fish

November brown trout, 300 fish
October brown trout, 650 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 570 fish
March brown trout, 300 fish

20194 stockings · 2,050 fish

November brown trout, 300 fish
October brown trout, 650 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 800 fish
March brown trout, 300 fish

20184 stockings · 2,190 fish

November brown trout, 300 fish
October brown trout, 650 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 940 fish
March brown trout, 300 fish

20174 stockings · 2,050 fish

November brown trout, 300 fish
October brown trout, 650 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 800 fish
March brown trout, 300 fish

20163 stockings · 2,250 fish

October brown trout, 1,150 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 800 fish
March brown trout, 300 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?

Brookhaven, Suffolk 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 West Lake

Canaan Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 2025
Carmans Riverstream · 6 mistocked Oct 2025
Swan Riverstream · 6 mistocked Oct 2025
Upper Lakelake · 7 mistocked Nov 2025
Connetquot Riverstream · 10 mistocked May 2025
Nissequogue Riverstream · 11 mistocked Oct 2025
Deep Pondpond · 16 mistocked Oct 2025
Southards Pondpond · 16 mistocked Oct 2025

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

Questions about West Lake

When was West Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Nov 1 to 30, 2025 (brown trout, 255 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is West Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October to November.
Is West Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 19 waters in Suffolk County. Stocked more often than 100% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in West Lake?: Brown trout (38 stockings, 14,228 fish); Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 5,670 fish).