Deer Creek Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Deer Creek was last stocked May 2025 with Brown Trout. Deer Creek has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 4,375 fish stocked over that period.
When Deer Creek is stocked
Deer Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Deer Creek, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 400 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 250 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 400 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 400 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2013 | Brown Trout | 125 | 18" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 300 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 300 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Deer Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Deer Creek was last stocked May 2025 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Deer Creek?
Deer Creek is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Deer Creek stocked?
Deer Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Deer Creek stocked?
Deer Creek is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Deer Creek?
About 4,375 fish have been stocked in Deer Creek across 16 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Deer Creek?
Fish stocked in Deer Creek average about 12.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.