Van Rensselaer Creek Fish Stocking
St Lawrence County, New York · 2011–2021 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Van Rensselaer Creek was last stocked April 2021 with Brown Trout. Van Rensselaer Creek has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2021, with about 3,100 fish stocked over that period.
When Van Rensselaer Creek is stocked
Van Rensselaer Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 60 | 13.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 530 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 260 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Van Rensselaer Creek last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Van Rensselaer Creek was last stocked April 2021 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Van Rensselaer Creek?
Van Rensselaer Creek is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Van Rensselaer Creek stocked?
Van Rensselaer Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Van Rensselaer Creek stocked?
Van Rensselaer Creek is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in Van Rensselaer Creek?
About 3,100 fish have been stocked in Van Rensselaer Creek across 12 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Van Rensselaer Creek?
Fish stocked in Van Rensselaer Creek average about 8.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.