Ellicott Creek Fish Stocking
Erie County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Ellicott Creek was last stocked March 2026 with Brown Trout. Ellicott Creek has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 15,990 fish stocked over that period.
When Ellicott Creek is stocked
Ellicott Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 70 | 14.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 9.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 60 | 14.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 940 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,090 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ellicott Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Ellicott Creek was last stocked March 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ellicott Creek?
Ellicott Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Ellicott Creek stocked?
Ellicott Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Ellicott Creek stocked?
Ellicott Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 22 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Ellicott Creek?
About 15,990 fish have been stocked in Ellicott Creek across 22 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ellicott Creek?
Fish stocked in Ellicott Creek average about 10.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.