When was Merrill Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2019 (brown trout, 530 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Merrill Creek stocked?

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

Is Merrill Creek stocked often?

Number 10 of 19 stocked waters in Cortland County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Merrill Creek?

Brown trout (4 stockings, 2,070 fish).

Merrill Creek trout stocking

Marathon, Cortland County, New York · stream

Merrill Creek was last stocked 91 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2019). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked

91 months ago

Apr 1 to 30, 2019

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Number 10 of 19 stocked waters in Cortland County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.

Weather at Merrill Creek

This Afternoon
56°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 mph
Tonight
35°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
86% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
Monday
50°F
Rain Showers
89% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Monday Night
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
Tuesday
59°F
Partly Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 to 12 mph
Tuesday Night
34°F
Partly Cloudy
11% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph

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

When is Merrill Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Merrill Creek 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
2019				1
2018				1
2017				1
2016				1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	4	2,070	518	8.0 in

Stocking history

20191 stocking · 530 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilLatest sometime this month	Brown trout	530	7.6 in

20181 stocking · 520 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Brown trout	520	7.9 in

20171 stocking · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Brown trout	500	8.0 in

20161 stocking · 520 fish

April brown trout, 520 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 Merrill Creek?

Marathon, Cortland 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 Merrill Creek

Dudley Creekstream · 6 mistocked Mar 2025
West Branch Owego Creekstream · 10 mistocked Mar 2025
East Branch Tioughnioga Riverstream · 11 mistocked Apr 2025
East Branch Owego Creekstream · 12 mistocked Mar 2025
Virgil Creekstream · 14 mistocked Apr 2025
Genegantslet Creekstream · 14 mistocked Apr 2020
Genegantslet Creekstream · 14 mistocked Apr 2025
East Branch Tioughnioga Riverstream · 15 mistocked Apr 2025

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

Questions about Merrill Creek

When was Merrill Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2019 (brown trout, 530 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Merrill Creek stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Merrill Creek stocked often?: Number 10 of 19 stocked waters in Cortland County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Merrill Creek?: Brown trout (4 stockings, 2,070 fish).