Stocked Lakes

Chittenango Creek fish stocking

Cazenovia, Madison County, New York

Last stocked
May 2025
about 17 months ago
2026 plan
12,800 fish
Species
Brook Trout, Brown Trout

Chittenango Creek in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 3,570 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 54,310 fish in 91 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in March, April, and May.

2026 stocking plan

From NYSDEC's published season plan. Plans can change because of weather and hatchery conditions.

WhenSpeciesFishSize
— 2026Brown Trout2012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout1609– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout1609– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1309– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1309– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1309– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1309– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6409– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6409– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6409– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout8012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6409– 10 inches

When Chittenango Creek gets fish

Total fish stocked in each month, all years shown on this page combined.

Stocking history

New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.

2025 · 13,150 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout42013.5″
Brown Trout10010.1″
Brown Trout2,1109.9″
Brown Trout23013.5″
Brown Trout2209.9″
Brown Trout2013.5″
Brown Trout4209.9″
Brown Trout5013.5″
Brown Trout2,1109.5″
Brown Trout23013.9″
Brown Trout23013″
Brown Trout2,1109.4″
Brown Trout23013.5″
Brown Trout2,1109.4″
Brown Trout2209.4″
Brown Trout5013.5″
Brown Trout2013.5″
Brown Trout4209.4″
Brown Trout5013.9″
Brown Trout4209.5″
Brown Trout5013.5″
Brown Trout2209.4″
Brown Trout2209.5″
Brown Trout2013.9″
Brown Trout4209.4″
Brown Trout4009.2″
Brown Trout5013.6″

2024 · 13,860 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brook Trout2,0109.4″
Brook Trout2909.4″
Brook Trout4009.4″
Brown Trout25013.6″
Brown Trout5013.6″
Brown Trout4013.6″
Brook Trout2,0109.7″
Brook Trout2,0108.9″
Brook Trout4008.9″
Brook Trout2909.7″
Brook Trout2908.9″
Brook Trout4009.7″
Brown Trout1,5209.6″
Brown Trout18014″
Brown Trout25013.1″
Brown Trout25013.2″
Brown Trout4013.1″
Brown Trout5013.1″
Brown Trout5013.2″
Brown Trout4013.2″
Brook Trout2,0109.3″
Brook Trout4009.3″
Brook Trout2909.3″
Brown Trout25012.8″
Brown Trout5012.8″
Brown Trout4012.8″

2023 · 13,650 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout2,0109.1″
Brown Trout2,0109.2″
Brown Trout22013.8″
Brown Trout22013.8″
Brown Trout4009.1″
Brown Trout2909.1″
Brown Trout3013.8″
Brown Trout4013.8″
Brown Trout4013.8″
Brown Trout2909.2″
Brown Trout3013.8″
Brown Trout4009.2″
Brown Trout17013.5″
Brown Trout1,5209.8″
Brown Trout22013.8″
Brown Trout2,0109″
Brown Trout4009″
Brown Trout2909″
Brown Trout3013.8″
Brown Trout4013.8″
Brown Trout22013.8″
Brown Trout2,0108.9″
Brown Trout2908.9″
Brown Trout4013.8″
Brown Trout3013.8″
Brown Trout4008.9″

2022 · 13,650 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout2,0109.5″
Brown Trout22014″
Brown Trout6909.5″
Brown Trout7014″
Brown Trout1,5209.5″
Brown Trout17013.5″
Brown Trout6,0309″
Brown Trout22013.5″
Brown Trout44014″
Brown Trout2,0709″
Brown Trout7013.5″
Brown Trout14014″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Chittenango Creek than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Chittenango Creek last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Chittenango Creek was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 3,570 brown trout.

What fish are stocked in Chittenango Creek?

Chittenango Creek has been stocked with brook trout and brown trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Chittenango Creek usually get stocked?

Most fish have been stocked in March, April, and May. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.

Do I need a license to fish Chittenango Creek?

Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Chittenango Creek.

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All 15 stocked waters in Madison County →

Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.