Raquette Lake fish stocking
Long Lake, Hamilton County, New York
Raquette Lake in Long Lake, Hamilton County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 5,000 lake trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 101,350 fish in 13 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in May, June, and October.
When Raquette Lake gets fish
Stocking history
New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.
2025 · 5,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6″ |
2024 · 19,700 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.8″ | |
| Brook Trout | 12,500 | 4.8″ | |
| Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6″ |
2023 · 56,650 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 8,000 | 4″ | |
| Brook Trout | 8,560 | 4.4″ | |
| Brook Trout | 5,500 | 4.4″ | |
| Brook Trout | 2,090 | 4.5″ | |
| Brook Trout | 2,500 | 9.3″ | |
| Brook Trout | 25,000 | 2.5″ | |
| Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7.1″ |
2022 · 20,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 15,000 | 4″ | |
| Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7″ |
Frequently asked questions
When was Raquette Lake last stocked?
NYSDEC records show Raquette Lake was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 5,000 lake trout.
What fish are stocked in Raquette Lake?
Raquette Lake has been stocked with brook trout and lake trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).
When does Raquette Lake usually get stocked?
Most fish have been stocked in May, June, and October. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.
Do I need a license to fish Raquette Lake?
Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Raquette Lake.
Other stocked waters in Hamilton County
Lake Eaton
Limekiln Lake
Blue Mountain lake
Jessup River
Balsam Lake
Barker Pond
All 142 stocked waters in Hamilton County →
Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.