Stocked Lakes

Kinderhook Creek fish stocking

Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York

Last stocked
May 2025
about 17 months ago
2026 plan
11,800 fish
Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Kinderhook Creek in Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 5,800 brown trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 57,112 fish in 97 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 Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1609– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1609– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1609– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout26012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout2,1609– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout4709– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout4709– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout4709– 10 inches
— 2026Brown Trout6012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout4709– 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 · 23,200 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout2,1407.5″
Brown Trout24013.6″
Brown Trout24013.6″
Brown Trout2,1407.5″
Brown Trout4707.5″
Brown Trout5013.6″
Brown Trout5013.6″
Brown Trout4707.5″
Brown Trout2,1407.1″
Brown Trout2,1407″
Brown Trout24014″
Brown Trout24013.8″
Brown Trout24014″
Brown Trout2,1407.1″
Brown Trout24013.8″
Brown Trout2,1407″
Brown Trout5014″
Brown Trout5014″
Brown Trout4707.1″
Brown Trout4707″
Brown Trout5013.8″
Brown Trout4707″
Brown Trout5013.8″
Brown Trout4707.1″
Brown Trout24014.1″
Brown Trout2,1406.8″
Brown Trout24014.1″
Brown Trout2,1406.8″
Brown Trout4706.8″
Brown Trout5014.1″
Brown Trout5014.1″
Brown Trout4706.8″

2024 · 11,800 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout24013.7″
Brown Trout2,0408.4″
Brown Trout5013.7″
Brown Trout4408.4″
Rainbow Trout7509.6″
Brown Trout2,0408.3″
Brown Trout24013.4″
Brown Trout2,0408.2″
Brown Trout24013.7″
Brown Trout5013.4″
Brown Trout4408.3″
Brown Trout4408.2″
Brown Trout5013.7″
Brown Trout21013.4″
Brown Trout2,0408.2″
Brown Trout4408.2″
Brown Trout5013.4″

2023 · 11,056 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout23013.4″
Brown Trout1,0207.4″
Brown Trout1,0205.7″
Brown Trout5013.4″
Brown Trout2227.4″
Brown Trout2225.7″
Brown Trout1,0206.8″
Brown Trout23013.1″
Brown Trout23013.4″
Brown Trout1,0205.2″
Brown Trout1,0207.1″
Brown Trout1,0205.4″
Brown Trout2225.4″
Brown Trout2225.2″
Brown Trout2226.8″
Brown Trout5013.4″
Brown Trout5013.1″
Brown Trout2227.1″
Brown Trout1,0205.2″
Brown Trout1,0206.8″
Brown Trout23013.1″
Brown Trout5013.1″
Brown Trout2226.8″
Brown Trout2225.2″

2022 · 11,056 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Brown Trout1,0205.5″
Brown Trout1,0207″
Brown Trout23013″
Brown Trout2225.5″
Brown Trout2227″
Brown Trout5013″
Brown Trout1,0205″
Brown Trout1,0205.5″
Brown Trout1,0206.5″
Brown Trout1,0207″
Brown Trout23013″
Brown Trout23013.5″
Brown Trout2225″
Brown Trout2225.5″
Brown Trout2226.5″
Brown Trout2227″
Brown Trout5013″
Brown Trout5013.5″
Brown Trout1,0205″
Brown Trout1,0206.5″
Brown Trout23013.5″
Brown Trout2225″
Brown Trout2226.5″
Brown Trout5013.5″
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 5,800 brown trout.

What fish are stocked in Kinderhook Creek?

Kinderhook Creek has been stocked with brown trout and 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.