Croton River Fish Stocking
Westchester County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Croton River was last stocked March 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Croton River has 41 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 17,700 fish stocked over that period.
When Croton River is stocked
Croton River is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 30 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Croton River, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 680 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 710 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 150 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Croton River last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Croton River was last stocked March 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Croton River?
Croton River is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Croton River stocked?
Croton River is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Croton River stocked?
Croton River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 41 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Croton River?
About 17,700 fish have been stocked in Croton River across 41 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Croton River?
Fish stocked in Croton River average about 10.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.