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About this water
Paradox Lake is a 935 acre lake in Essex County, New York. State records show it stocked 48 times between 2011 and 2025. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, landlocked salmon and lake trout, with 1 more on record. 94,540 rainbow trout have gone in across 18 releases.
Stocking history
48 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,590 | 10.0" | — |
| April 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 520 | 7.4" | — |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,560 | 8.8" | — |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 1,610 | 6.8" | — |
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 130 | 18.0" | — |
| May 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7.2" | — |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,560 | 8.0" | — |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 1,350 | 6.8" | — |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 50 | 23.6" | — |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 14,530 | 3.9" | — |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,300 | 8.7" | — |
| April 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 450 | 6.5" | — |
Showing the 12 most recent of 48. Stocking records for Paradox Lake published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full New York stocking report.
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