Elbow Creek Reservoir Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Elbow Creek Reservoir was last stocked June 2026 with Brook Trout. Elbow Creek Reservoir has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 2,960 fish stocked over that period.
When Elbow Creek Reservoir is stocked
Elbow Creek Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Brook Trout | 220 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 220 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Brook Trout | 100 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brook Trout | 250 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 190 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brook Trout | 190 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Elbow Creek Reservoir last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Elbow Creek Reservoir was last stocked June 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Elbow Creek Reservoir?
Elbow Creek Reservoir is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Elbow Creek Reservoir stocked?
Elbow Creek Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Elbow Creek Reservoir stocked?
Elbow Creek Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Elbow Creek Reservoir?
About 2,960 fish have been stocked in Elbow Creek Reservoir across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Elbow Creek Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Elbow Creek Reservoir average about 8.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.