Grindstone Creek Fish Stocking
Oswego County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Grindstone Creek was last stocked April 2025 with Steelhead. Grindstone Creek has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 91,495 fish stocked over that period.
When Grindstone Creek is stocked
Grindstone Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 6,375 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 5,280 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 3,540 | 5.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Steelhead | 5,780 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Grindstone Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Grindstone Creek was last stocked April 2025 with Steelhead.
What fish species are stocked in Grindstone Creek?
Grindstone Creek is stocked with Steelhead.
What time of year is Grindstone Creek stocked?
Grindstone Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Grindstone Creek stocked?
Grindstone Creek is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Grindstone Creek?
About 91,495 fish have been stocked in Grindstone Creek across 16 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Grindstone Creek?
Fish stocked in Grindstone Creek average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.