Furnace Brook Fish Stocking
Onondaga County, New York · 2012–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Furnace Brook was last stocked May 2025 with Brook Trout. Furnace Brook has 21 stocking records on file, spanning 2012–2025, with about 5,050 fish stocked over that period.
When Furnace Brook is stocked
Furnace Brook is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Furnace Brook
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Onondaga County, New York.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Furnace Brook, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Furnace Brook was last stocked May 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid New York freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase New York license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by New York fish & wildlife agency.Official New York regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Furnace Brook:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Furnace Brook
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Furnace Brook, freshest activity first.
Croton River West Branch
4 miPutnam County · 1 species · 106 records
Last stocked May 2026
Croton River East Branch
4 miPutnam County · 2 species · 166 records
Last stocked May 2026
Hessian Lake
7 miRockland County · 1 species · 32 records
Last stocked April 2026
Minisceongo Creek North Branch
2 miRockland County · 1 species · 40 records
Last stocked March 2026
Minisceongo Creek
2 miRockland County · 1 species · 30 records
Last stocked March 2026
Croton River
4 miWestchester County · 2 species · 41 records
Last stocked March 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brook Trout | 150 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2025 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Brook Trout | 400 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Brook Trout | 400 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 13 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2019 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 200 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Brook Trout | 200 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2017 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2014 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Furnace Brook last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Furnace Brook was last stocked May 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Furnace Brook?
Furnace Brook is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Furnace Brook stocked?
Furnace Brook is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Furnace Brook stocked?
Furnace Brook has been stocked about 2 times a year — 21 recorded stockings between 2012 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Furnace Brook?
About 5,050 fish have been stocked in Furnace Brook across 21 recorded events since 2012, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Furnace Brook?
Fish stocked in Furnace Brook average about 8.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Furnace Brook?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid New York freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from New York fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Furnace Brook?
Freshly stocked trout in Furnace Brook typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.