Root Creek Fish Stocking
Allegany County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Root Creek was last stocked March 2026 with Brown Trout. Root Creek has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 10,140 fish stocked over that period.
When Root Creek is stocked
Root Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 11 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 | 30 | 12" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 10.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 340 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 390 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 390 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 890 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 870 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 830 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 860 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 860 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 880 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 730 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 890 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 850 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Root Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Root Creek was last stocked March 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Root Creek?
Root Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Root Creek stocked?
Root Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Root Creek stocked?
Root Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 20 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Root Creek?
About 10,140 fish have been stocked in Root Creek across 20 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Root Creek?
Fish stocked in Root Creek average about 10.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.