North Creek Fish Stocking
Warren County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, North Creek was last stocked May 2025 with Rainbow Trout. North Creek has 38 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 30,315 fish stocked over that period.
When North Creek is stocked
North Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 27 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for North Creek
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Warren County, New York.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into North Creek, 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 North Creek 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 North Creek:
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.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
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 North Creek
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 North Creek, freshest activity first.
Kinderhook Creek
6 miRensselaer County · 2 species · 397 records
Last stocked May 2026
Catskill Creek
10 miGreene County · 1 species · 179 records
Last stocked May 2026
Roeliff Jansen Kill
11 miDutchess County · 1 species · 156 records
Last stocked April 2026
Vly Creek
17 miAlbany County · 1 species · 24 records
Last stocked March 2026
Greens Lake
11 miGreene County · 1 species · 20 records
Last stocked September 2025
Shaver Pond
11 miRensselaer County · 3 species · 30 records
Last stocked June 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 14.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 15.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 15.26" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 15.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 30 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 14.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 890 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 7.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 684 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 350 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 492 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 708 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,140 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 310 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 430 | 13.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 350 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 10.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 340 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.35" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,250 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,220 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brook Trout | 330 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was North Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, North Creek was last stocked May 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in North Creek?
North Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is North Creek stocked?
North Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is North Creek stocked?
North Creek has been stocked about 3 times a year — 38 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in North Creek?
About 30,315 fish have been stocked in North Creek across 38 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in North Creek?
Fish stocked in North Creek average about 10.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish North Creek?
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 North Creek?
Freshly stocked trout in North Creek 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.