New York Fish Stocking Schedule 2026
New York publishes its spring plan by month, not by day, and releases actual counts after the season ends.
Data checked 2026-08-28 · source: New York DEC
151
stocking records 2026
89
waters
497,500
fish reported
Between seasons
New York is between stocking seasons. Spring plan; actuals after the season.
The 2026 season at a glance
Stocking records by month. Spring plan; actuals after the season.
Jan
·
Feb
·
Mar
32
Apr
63
May
47
Jun
9
Jul
·
Aug
·
Sep
·
Oct
·
Nov
·
Dec
·
What gets stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 82 | 421,290 |
| Rainbow trout | 62 | 69,830 |
| Brook trout | 7 | 6,380 |
All rows come from New York DEC publications
(official page).
Schedules change without notice, sometimes the same morning.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
New York fishing
regulations.