Stocked Lakes

Beaver Kill fish stocking

Colchester, Delaware County, New York

Last stocked
May 2025
about 17 months ago
2026 plan
10,240 fish
Species
Brown Trout

Beaver Kill in Colchester, Delaware County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 5,000 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 38,720 fish in 76 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in April and May.

2026 stocking plan

From NYSDEC's published season plan. Plans can change because of weather and hatchery conditions.

WhenSpeciesFishSize
— 2026Brown Trout28012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,2809– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout28012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,2809– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout28012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,2809– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout28012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,2809– 10 inches

When Beaver Kill gets fish

Total fish stocked in each month, all years shown on this page combined.

Stocking history

New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.

2025 · 10,000 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout10012.1″
Brown Trout7012.1″
Brown Trout9407.2″
Brown Trout6007.2″
Brown Trout8012.1″
Brown Trout8012.1″
Brown Trout7107.7″
Brown Trout10012.1″
Brown Trout9407.7″
Brown Trout7012.1″
Brown Trout6007.7″
Brown Trout7107.2″
Brown Trout6007.1″
Brown Trout7107.1″
Brown Trout6007.1″
Brown Trout7014.1″
Brown Trout9407.1″
Brown Trout10011.9″
Brown Trout9407.1″
Brown Trout7011.9″
Brown Trout8014.1″
Brown Trout10014.1″
Brown Trout8011.9″
Brown Trout7107.1″

2024 · 9,600 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout8011.4″
Brown Trout6808.8″
Brown Trout10011.4″
Brown Trout9008.8″
Brown Trout7011.4″
Brown Trout5708.8″
Brown Trout9008.1″
Brown Trout7013.8″
Brown Trout6808.1″
Brown Trout10013.7″
Brown Trout5708.1″
Brown Trout10013.8″
Brown Trout8013.7″
Brown Trout6808.5″
Brown Trout7013.7″
Brown Trout5708.2″
Brown Trout10013.4″
Brown Trout5708.5″
Brown Trout9008.5″
Brown Trout6808.2″
Brown Trout8013.4″
Brown Trout9008.2″
Brown Trout8013.8″
Brown Trout7013.4″

2023 · 9,560 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout6809.1″
Brown Trout6808.9″
Brown Trout8011.4″
Brown Trout10011.4″
Brown Trout6011.4″
Brown Trout9009.1″
Brown Trout8011″
Brown Trout10011″
Brown Trout9008.9″
Brown Trout6011″
Brown Trout5708.9″
Brown Trout5709.1″
Brown Trout6808.9″
Brown Trout10013.7″
Brown Trout9008.9″
Brown Trout6013.7″
Brown Trout5708.9″
Brown Trout8013.7″
Brown Trout6808.9″
Brown Trout10013.1″
Brown Trout9008.9″
Brown Trout6013.1″
Brown Trout5708.9″
Brown Trout8013.1″

2022 · 9,560 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout4,3009″
Brown Trout48013″
Brown Trout4,3009″
Brown Trout48013″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Beaver Kill than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Kill last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Beaver Kill was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 5,000 brown trout.

What fish are stocked in Beaver Kill?

Beaver Kill has been stocked with brown trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Beaver Kill usually get stocked?

Most fish have been stocked in April and May. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.

Do I need a license to fish Beaver Kill?

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 Beaver Kill.

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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.