When was Esopus Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2020 (brown trout, 1,840 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Esopus Creek stocked?

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

Is Esopus Creek stocked often?

Number 11 of 24 stocked waters in Ulster County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New York water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Esopus Creek?

Brown trout (10 stockings, 20,920 fish).

How warm is the water near Esopus Creek?

The USGS gage read 32°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Esopus Creek trout stocking

Shandaken, Ulster County, New York · stream

Esopus Creek was last stocked 78 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2020). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked

78 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2020

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

32°F

Cold for trout

Number 11 of 24 stocked waters in Ulster County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New York water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: ESOPUS CREEK AT ALLABEN NY (1 km away).

Water temperature: 32°F
Flow: 49 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.36 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 32 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 51 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Esopus Creek

Overnight
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday
67°F
Rain Showers
99% rain · wind 6 mph
Thursday Night
51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
37% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
67°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
18% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
23% rain · wind 0 mph
Saturday
61°F
Chance Light Rain
53% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph

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

When is Esopus Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Esopus Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May
2020	1	1
2019	1	1
2018	1	1
2017	1	1
2016	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	10	20,920	2,092	9.1 in

Stocking history

20202 stockings · 3,680 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Brown trout	1,840	9.1 in
April sometime this month	Brown trout	1,840	9.1 in

20192 stockings · 4,440 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Brown trout	2,220	9.1 in
April sometime this month	Brown trout	2,220	9.1 in

20182 stockings · 4,360 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Brown trout	2,180	9.1 in
April sometime this month	Brown trout	2,180	9.0 in

20172 stockings · 4,120 fish

May brown trout, 2,060 fish
April brown trout, 2,060 fish

20162 stockings · 4,320 fish

May brown trout, 2,160 fish
April brown trout, 2,160 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 Esopus Creek?

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

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Stocked waters near Esopus Creek

West Killstream · 8 mistocked Apr 2025
East Killstream · 11 mistocked Apr 2025
Rondout Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 2019
Batavia Killstream · 13 mi2 on record
Batavia Killstream · 13 mistocked Apr 2025
Mill Brookstream · 14 mistocked Apr 2021
Batavia Killstream · 15 mistocked Apr 2025
Ashokan Reservoir (East Basin)lake · 15 mistocked May 2025

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

Questions about Esopus Creek

When was Esopus Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2020 (brown trout, 1,840 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Esopus Creek stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Esopus Creek stocked often?: Number 11 of 24 stocked waters in Ulster County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New York water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Esopus Creek?: Brown trout (10 stockings, 20,920 fish).
How warm is the water near Esopus Creek?: The USGS gage read 32°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.