Stocked Lakes

Kinderhook Creek fish stocking

Chatham, Columbia County, New York

Last stocked
May 2025
about 17 months ago
2026 plan
8,400 fish
Species
Rainbow Trout

Kinderhook Creek in Chatham, Columbia County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 4,240 rainbow trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 43,040 fish in 85 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
— 2026Rainbow Trout11012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9909– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout11012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9909– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout11012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9909– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout11012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9909– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout10012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9009– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout10012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9009– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout10012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9009– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout10012–14 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout9009– 10 inches

When Kinderhook 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 · 16,960 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout11012.1″
Rainbow Trout11012.1″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.1″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.1″
Rainbow Trout9109.1″
Rainbow Trout9109.1″
Rainbow Trout10012.1″
Rainbow Trout10012.1″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.4″
Rainbow Trout11012.3″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.2″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.2″
Rainbow Trout11012.3″
Rainbow Trout11012.3″
Rainbow Trout11012.3″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.4″
Rainbow Trout10012.3″
Rainbow Trout9109.4″
Rainbow Trout9109.2″
Rainbow Trout10012.3″
Rainbow Trout9109.2″
Rainbow Trout10012.3″
Rainbow Trout9109.4″
Rainbow Trout10012.3″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.3″
Rainbow Trout11011.4″
Rainbow Trout11011.4″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.3″
Rainbow Trout9109.2″
Rainbow Trout10011.4″
Rainbow Trout9109.2″
Rainbow Trout10011.4″

2024 · 9,490 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout11011.9″
Rainbow Trout1,0009.7″
Rainbow Trout11011.9″
Rainbow Trout10011.9″
Rainbow Trout10011.9″
Rainbow Trout7609.6″
Rainbow Trout7509.7″
Rainbow Trout10011.9″
Rainbow Trout7309.6″
Rainbow Trout22011.9″
Rainbow Trout9509.5″
Rainbow Trout11012″
Rainbow Trout6809.8″
Rainbow Trout8709.5″
Rainbow Trout8709.8″
Rainbow Trout9509.1″
Rainbow Trout11011.9″
Rainbow Trout8709.1″
Rainbow Trout10011.9″

2023 · 8,110 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout11012.1″
Rainbow Trout7009.1″
Rainbow Trout5909.4″
Rainbow Trout10012.1″
Rainbow Trout8009.1″
Rainbow Trout8709.4″
Rainbow Trout11012.1″
Rainbow Trout6009.3″
Rainbow Trout8709.3″
Rainbow Trout10012.1″
Rainbow Trout9509.2″
Rainbow Trout9509.2″
Rainbow Trout11011.8″
Rainbow Trout11011.8″
Rainbow Trout8709.2″
Rainbow Trout10011.8″
Rainbow Trout709.2″
Rainbow Trout10011.8″

2022 · 8,480 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout1,2609.5″
Rainbow Trout11012.5″
Rainbow Trout1,1209.5″
Rainbow Trout10012.5″
Rainbow Trout9509″
Rainbow Trout9509.5″
Rainbow Trout15011.5″
Rainbow Trout11012″
Rainbow Trout8709″
Rainbow Trout6209.5″
Rainbow Trout10011.5″
Rainbow Trout10012″
Rainbow Trout9509″
Rainbow Trout11011.5″
Rainbow Trout8709″
Rainbow Trout11011.5″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Kinderhook Creek than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinderhook Creek last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Kinderhook Creek was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 4,240 rainbow trout.

What fish are stocked in Kinderhook Creek?

Kinderhook Creek has been stocked with rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook Creek.

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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.