Where, when, how many, and which species
The following listing reflects the anticipated number of yearling and older trout to be stocked into listed waters during spring 2023. Actual numbers and stocking times may vary depending on fish availability and weather conditions. The fish are stocked with help from County Federated Sportsmen.
Each year DEC releases approximately 900,000 pounds of fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state.
| Water | Town | Number | Date | Species | Size (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Lake | Allen | 500 | April – 2nd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Allen Lake | Allen | 2800 | Spring | Brook Trout | 8 inches |
| Allen Lake | Allen | 2800 | Spring | Rainbow Trout | 8 inches |
| Black Creek | West Almond | 87 | April – 1st week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Black Creek | West Almond | 780 | April – 1st week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| California Hollow Brook | Bolivar | 49 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| California Hollow Brook | Bolivar | 443 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Canacadea Creek | Almond, Alfred | 97 | April – 2nd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Canacadea Creek | Almond, Alfred | 870 | April – 2nd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Canaseraga Creek | Burns | 121 | April – 1st week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Canaseraga Creek | Burns | 1088 | April – 1st week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Clarksville Town Pond | Clarksville | 200 | April | Rainbow Trout | 8 inches |
| Cryder Creek | Independence | 1403 | March – 4th week | Brown Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Cryder Creek | Independence | 156 | March – 4th week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Dodge Creek | Clarksville | 833 | March – 3rd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Dodge Creek | Clarksville | 89 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Dyke Creek | Andover | 1650 | March – 4th week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Dyke Creek | Andover | 183 | March – 4th week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 5325 | March – 3rd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 591 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 5325 | April – 1st week | Brown Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 591 | April – 1st week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 5325 | April – 3rd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 591 | April – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 591 | May – 1st week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Amity | 5325 | May – 1st week | Brown Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 826 | March – 3rd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 92 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 92 | April – 1st week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 826 | April – 1st week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 92 | April – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 826 | April – 3rd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 92 | May – 1st week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Genesee River | Wellsville | 826 | May – 1st week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Little Genesee Creek | Bolivar | 101 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Little Genesee Creek | Bolivar | 945 | March – 3rd week | Brook Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Root Creek | Bolivar | 336 | March – 3rd week | Rainbow Trout | 9 – 10 inches |
| Root Creek | Bolivar | 34 | March – 3rd week | Brown Trout | 12 -15 inches |
| Rushford Camp Pond | New Hudson | 200 | June | Rainbow Trout | 8 inches |
| Rushford Lake | Caneadea | 1530 | Spring | Brown Trout | 8 inches |
| Rushford Lake | Caneadea | 3800 | Spring | Rainbow Trout | 8 inches |
