Cayuta Creek fish stocking
Catherine, Schuyler County, New York
Cayuta Creek in Catherine, Schuyler County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 1,600 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 29,960 fish in 39 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.
| When | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,450 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,450 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 190 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,610 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,450 | 9– 10 inches |
When Cayuta Creek gets fish
Stocking history
New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.
2025 · 6,880 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 160 | 13.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,440 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 460 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 160 | 14.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,440 | 9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,440 | 9.4″ | |
| Brown Trout | 160 | 9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 20 | 14.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,440 | 9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 160 | 14.1″ |
2024 · 7,550 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 40 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,370 | 9.2″ | |
| Brook Trout | 1,230 | 12.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,370 | 9.3″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 9.3″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,370 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.3″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,370 | 9.2″ |
2023 · 8,690 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 1,850 | 10.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,540 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,540 | 8.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,540 | 9.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.7″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,540 | 8.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.8″ |
2022 · 6,840 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 1,540 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 3,080 | 9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 14″ | |
| Brown Trout | 1,540 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 170 | 13.5″ |
Frequently asked questions
When was Cayuta Creek last stocked?
NYSDEC records show Cayuta Creek was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 1,600 brown trout.
What fish are stocked in Cayuta Creek?
Cayuta Creek has been stocked with brook trout and brown trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).
When does Cayuta 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 Cayuta 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 Cayuta Creek.
Other stocked waters in Schuyler County
Waneta Lake
Cayuta Lake
Ballard Pond
Foster Pond
Potomac Pond
Catharine Creek
All 7 stocked waters in Schuyler 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.