When was Connetquot River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 420 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Connetquot River stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Connetquot River stocked often?

Number 12 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Connetquot River?

Brown trout (18 stockings, 6,410 fish); Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 5,950 fish).

How warm is the water near Connetquot River?

The USGS gage read 51°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Connetquot River trout stocking

Islip, Suffolk County, New York · stream

Connetquot River was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 19 stockings on record since Mar 1, 2016. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

51°F

Ideal for trout

Number 12 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CONNETQUOT RIVER DISTRIBUTARY NEAR OAKDALE NY (5 km away).

Water temperature: 51°F
Gage height: 1.60 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 57 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Connetquot River

Tonight
42°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 10 mph
Monday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
5% rain · wind 12 to 17 mph
Monday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Sunny
wind 8 to 13 mph
Tuesday Night
42°F
Clear
wind 9 mph
Veterans Day
60°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 9 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Connetquot River stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Connetquot River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026					1
2025					1
2024					1
2023					1
2022					1
2021					1
2020					1
2019					1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	18	6,410	356	9.1 in
Rainbow trout	13	5,950	458	9.0 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayPlanned sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	420	9.5 in

20251 stocking · 420 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	420	8.1 in

20241 stocking · 400 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	400	8.9 in

20231 stocking · 400 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 400 fish

20221 stocking · 400 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 400 fish

20211 stocking · 400 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 400 fish

20201 stocking · 300 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 300 fish

20191 stocking · 380 fish

May brown trout, rainbow trout, 380 fish

20184 stockings · 2,520 fish

November brown trout, 250 fish
October brown trout, 450 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,040 fish
March brown trout, rainbow trout, 780 fish

20174 stockings · 3,550 fish

November brown trout, 250 fish
October brown trout, 450 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
March brown trout, rainbow trout, 850 fish

20163 stockings · 3,590 fish

October brown trout, 700 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,030 fish
March brown trout, rainbow trout, 860 fish

From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New York fishing regulations.

Where is Connetquot River?

Islip, Suffolk County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the town the agency names for the stocked section, from USGS place names.

Directions Larger map New York fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Connetquot River

Southards Pondpond · 6 mistocked Oct 2025
Carlls Riverstream · 6 mistocked Mar 2025
Argyle Lakelake · 7 mistocked Nov 2025
Belmont Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 2025
Nissequogue Riverstream · 9 mistocked Oct 2025
West Lakelake · 10 mistocked Nov 2025
Canaan Lakelake · 11 mistocked Oct 2025
Swan Riverstream · 16 mistocked Oct 2025

All stocked waters in Suffolk County Stocked this week in New York

Questions about Connetquot River

When was Connetquot River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 420 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Connetquot River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Connetquot River stocked often?: Number 12 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 92% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Connetquot River?: Brown trout (18 stockings, 6,410 fish); Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 5,950 fish).
How warm is the water near Connetquot River?: The USGS gage read 51°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.