Goose Creek fish stocking
Harmony, Chautauqua County, New York
Goose Creek in Harmony, Chautauqua County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 480 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 9,320 fish in 41 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 | 20 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Brown Trout | 20 | 12–15 inches |
| — 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 430 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 430 | 9– 10 inches |
| — 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9– 10 inches |
When Goose Creek gets fish
Stocking history
New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.
2025 · 480 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 430 | 8.4″ | |
| Brown Trout | 50 | 14″ |
2024 · 2,360 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 20 | 14.1″ | |
| Brown Trout | 190 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 10.8″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 220 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 30 | 14.1″ | |
| Brook Trout | 200 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 190 | 9.3″ | |
| Brown Trout | 20 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 20 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 220 | 9.3″ | |
| Brown Trout | 30 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 30 | 13.6″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 40 | 9.9″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 190 | 9.9″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 40 | 9.9″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9.9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 20 | 13.7″ | |
| Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 40 | 9.8″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 190 | 9.8″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 40 | 9.8″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9.8″ |
2023 · 3,240 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 730 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 80 | 13.6″ | |
| Brown Trout | 80 | 13.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 730 | 9″ | |
| Brown Trout | 80 | 13.5″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 730 | 9.2″ | |
| Brown Trout | 80 | 13.8″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 730 | 9.2″ |
2022 · 3,240 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 730 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 80 | 14″ | |
| Brown Trout | 730 | 9.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 160 | 13.5″ | |
| Brown Trout | 80 | 14″ | |
| Rainbow Trout | 1,460 | 9″ |
Frequently asked questions
When was Goose Creek last stocked?
NYSDEC records show Goose Creek was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 480 brown trout.
What fish are stocked in Goose Creek?
Goose Creek has been stocked with brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).
When does Goose 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 Goose 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 Goose Creek.
Other stocked waters in Chautauqua County
Bear Lake
Canadaway Creek
Cassadaga Creek
Cattaraugus Creek
Chautauqua Creek
Chautauqua Lake
All 21 stocked waters in Chautauqua 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.