Croton River East Branch trout stocking
Southeast, Putnam County, New York · stream
Croton River East Branch was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 29 stockings on record since Mar 1, 2016. Most stockings come in March to 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
On record
29 stockings
since Mar 1, 2016
- The most stocked water in Putnam County (29 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 98% of New York waters on our record.
When is Croton River East Branch stocked?
Most stockings come in March to May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 19 | 37,500 | 1,974 | 9.5 in |
| Rainbow trout | 16 | 31,380 | 1,961 | 9.1 in |
Stocking history
20260 stockings · 4 planned
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Week of May 8Planned May 8 to May 14 | Brown trout | 1,890 | 11.5 in |
Week of Apr 22Planned Apr 22 to Apr 28 | Rainbow trout | 1,840 | 11.3 in |
Week of Apr 8Planned Apr 8 to Apr 14 | Brown trout | 1,890 | 11.5 in |
Week of Mar 22Planned Mar 22 to Mar 28 | Rainbow trout | 1,840 | 11.3 in |
20253 stockings · 7,400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
MayLatest sometime this month | Brown trout | 1,850 | 9.9 in |
April sometime this month | Brown troutRainbow trout | 3,700 | 10.3 in |
March sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 1,850 | 10.1 in |
20243 stockings · 7,120 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
May sometime this month | Brown trout | 1,780 | 10.1 in |
April sometime this month | Brown troutRainbow trout | 3,560 | 10.5 in |
March sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 1,780 | 10.1 in |
20233 stockings · 7,120 fish
- May brown trout, 1,780 fish
- April brown trout, rainbow trout, 3,560 fish
- March rainbow trout, 1,780 fish
20223 stockings · 7,120 fish
- May brown trout, 1,780 fish
- April brown trout, rainbow trout, 3,560 fish
- March rainbow trout, 1,780 fish
20213 stockings · 6,120 fish
- May brown trout, 1,780 fish
- April brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,560 fish
- March rainbow trout, 1,780 fish
20202 stockings · 7,070 fish
- May rainbow trout, 1,500 fish
- March brown trout, rainbow trout, 5,570 fish
20192 stockings · 6,920 fish
- April brown trout, 2,480 fish
- March brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,440 fish
20182 stockings · 6,520 fish
- April brown trout, 2,440 fish
- March brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,080 fish
20172 stockings · 6,670 fish
- May brown trout, 2,310 fish
- April brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,360 fish
20162 stockings · 6,820 fish
- April brown trout, 2,410 fish
- March brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,410 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.
Other stocked waters in Putnam County
- Peekskill Hollow Brookstream · Putnam Valleystocked Sep 2025
- Croton River West Branchstream · Carmelstocked May 2025
- Lake Gileadlake · Carmelstocked May 2025
- Lake Gleneidalake · Carmelstocked May 2025
- West Branch Reservoirlake · Carmelstocked May 2025
- Bog Brook Reslake · Southeaststocked Apr 2025
- Croton Falls Reservoirlake · Carmel, Southeaststocked Apr 2025
- Diverting Reservoirlake · Southeaststocked Apr 2025
All stocked waters in Putnam CountyStocked this week in New York
Questions about Croton River East Branch
- When was Croton River East Branch last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout, 1,850 fish), according to New York agency reports.
- How often is Croton River East Branch stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
- Is Croton River East Branch stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Putnam County (29 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Croton River East Branch?
- Brown trout (19 stockings, 37,500 fish); Rainbow trout (16 stockings, 31,380 fish).