Townsend Creek Fish Stocking
Jefferson County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Townsend Creek was last stocked May 2026 with Brook Trout. Townsend Creek has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 9,690 fish stocked over that period.
When Townsend Creek is stocked
Townsend Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brook Trout | 350 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brook Trout | 230 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 320 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brook Trout | 900 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 900 | 7.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 900 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 900 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 790 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 900 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brook Trout | 900 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 860 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brook Trout | 840 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Townsend Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Townsend Creek was last stocked May 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Townsend Creek?
Townsend Creek is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Townsend Creek stocked?
Townsend Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Townsend Creek stocked?
Townsend Creek is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Townsend Creek?
About 9,690 fish have been stocked in Townsend Creek across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Townsend Creek?
Fish stocked in Townsend Creek average about 8.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.