When was Kinderhook Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,220 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Kinderhook Creek stocked?

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

Is Kinderhook Creek stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Columbia County (31 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 99% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Kinderhook Creek?

Rainbow trout (18 stockings, 35,550 fish); Brown trout (12 stockings, 15,890 fish).

Kinderhook Creek trout stocking

Chatham, Columbia County, New York · stream

Kinderhook Creek was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 31 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

31 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Tied for the most stocked water in Columbia County (31 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 99% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at Kinderhook Creek

Tonight
58°F
Chance Rain Showers
36% rain · wind 5 mph
Friday
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
17% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday
60°F
Rain Showers
84% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday Night
43°F
Rain Showers
90% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Sunday
57°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
83% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph

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

When is Kinderhook Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Nov
2026	1	2	1
2025	1	1	1
2024	1	1	1
2023	1	1	1
2022	1	1	1
2021	1	1	1	1
2020	1	1	1
2019		1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	18	35,550	1,975	9.5 in
Brown trout	12	15,890	1,324	13.1 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 4 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Week of May 1Planned May 1 to May 7	Rainbow trout	1,100	11.3 in
Week of Apr 15Planned Apr 15 to Apr 21	Rainbow trout	1,100	11.3 in
Week of Apr 1Planned Apr 1 to Apr 7	Rainbow trout	1,100	11.3 in
Week of Mar 15Planned Mar 15 to Mar 21	Rainbow trout	1,100	11.3 in

20253 stockings · 8,880 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	2,220	10.6 in
April sometime this month	Rainbow trout	4,440	10.8 in
March sometime this month	Rainbow trout	2,220	10.3 in

20243 stockings · 4,020 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,220	11.2 in
April sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,740	10.4 in
March sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,060	10.5 in

20233 stockings · 4,230 fish

May rainbow trout, 1,400 fish
April rainbow trout, 710 fish
March rainbow trout, 2,120 fish

20223 stockings · 4,590 fish

May rainbow trout, 1,370 fish
April rainbow trout, 2,160 fish
March rainbow trout, 1,060 fish

20214 stockings · 9,950 fish

November rainbow trout, 5,710 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,060 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,120 fish
March brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,060 fish

20203 stockings · 4,720 fish

May rainbow trout, 1,390 fish
April brown trout, 400 fish
March rainbow trout, 2,930 fish

20192 stockings · 3,860 fish

May brown trout, 1,640 fish
April brown trout, 2,220 fish

20182 stockings · 3,800 fish

May brown trout, 1,620 fish
April brown trout, 2,180 fish

20172 stockings · 3,620 fish

May brown trout, 1,560 fish
April brown trout, 2,060 fish

20162 stockings · 3,770 fish

May brown trout, 1,610 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 Kinderhook Creek?

Chatham, Columbia 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 Kinderhook Creek

Kline Killstream · 3 mistocked Apr 2020
Kinderhook Creekstream · 6 mistocked Mar 2020
Queechy Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 2025
Taghkanic Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 2025
Tackawasick Creekstream · 11 mistocked Mar 2020
Claverack Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 2020
Kinderhook Creekstream · 12 mistocked May 2025
Greens Lakelake · 16 mistocked Sep 2025

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

Questions about Kinderhook Creek

When was Kinderhook Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,220 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Kinderhook Creek stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Kinderhook Creek stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Columbia County (31 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 99% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Kinderhook Creek?: Rainbow trout (18 stockings, 35,550 fish); Brown trout (12 stockings, 15,890 fish).