Esopus Creek Fish Stocking
Ulster County, New York · 2011–2020 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Esopus Creek was last stocked May 2020 with Brown Trout. Esopus Creek has 51 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2020, with about 194,250 fish stocked over that period.
When Esopus Creek is stocked
Esopus Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 30 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,840 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 5,740 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,030 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,840 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 5,740 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 6,910 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 6,910 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 13.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,180 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 6,790 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 6,790 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,180 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,060 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 6,440 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 13.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 6,440 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,060 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 2,160 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 6,720 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 6,720 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 14.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 2,160 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,140 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 6,680 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 6,680 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 14.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,140 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,160 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 6,710 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 6,710 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 13.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,160 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,080 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,670 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,080 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 14.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,670 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 6,920 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,220 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 13.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 6,920 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,120 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 6,600 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,950 | 14.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,120 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Esopus Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Esopus Creek was last stocked May 2020 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Esopus Creek?
Esopus Creek is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Esopus Creek stocked?
Esopus Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Esopus Creek stocked?
Esopus Creek has been stocked about 5 times a year — 51 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2020.
How many fish have been stocked in Esopus Creek?
About 194,250 fish have been stocked in Esopus Creek across 51 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Esopus Creek?
Fish stocked in Esopus Creek average about 9.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.