Sterling Creek Fish Stocking
Cayuga County, New York · 2011–2020 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Sterling Creek was last stocked March 2020 with Steelhead. Sterling Creek has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2020, with about 585,150 fish stocked over that period.
When Sterling Creek is stocked
Sterling Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 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 2020 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 15,930 | 3.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 17,630 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 87,200 | 3.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 87,200 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 3,260 | 5.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 87,200 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 87,200 | 3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 5.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 70,730 | 3.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Steelhead | 4,600 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 86,680 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Steelhead | 5,320 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sterling Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Sterling Creek was last stocked March 2020 with Steelhead.
What fish species are stocked in Sterling Creek?
Sterling Creek is stocked with Steelhead and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Sterling Creek stocked?
Sterling Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Sterling Creek stocked?
Sterling Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 18 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2020.
How many fish have been stocked in Sterling Creek?
About 585,150 fish have been stocked in Sterling Creek across 18 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sterling Creek?
Fish stocked in Sterling Creek average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.