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Around Lake Colby
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Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Lake Colby is a 310 acre lake in Franklin County, New York. State records show it stocked 59 times between 2011 and 2025. The most-stocked species are landlocked salmon, rainbow trout and brown trout, with 1 more on record. 1,568 landlocked salmon have gone in across 24 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Lake Colby. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
59 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 25 | 25.5" | — |
| November 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 42 | 11.5" | — |
| June 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8.0" | — |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,030 | 9.1" | — |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 9.0" | — |
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 30 | 26.0" | — |
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 147 | 18.0" | — |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 9.0" | — |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 9.0" | — |
| December 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 39 | 23.0" | — |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 20 | 23.6" | — |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 40 | 24.4" | — |
Showing the 12 most recent of 59. Stocking records for Lake Colby 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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