When was Nissequogue River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout, 340 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is Nissequogue River stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and October.

Is Nissequogue River stocked often?

Number 4 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 100% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Nissequogue River?

Brown trout (37 stockings, 9,670 fish); Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 2,910 fish).

How warm is the water near Nissequogue River?

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

Nissequogue River trout stocking

Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York · stream

Nissequogue River was last stocked 13 months ago (Oct 1 to 31, 2025). We have 39 stockings on record since Mar 1, 2016. Most stockings come in March and October. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

13 months ago

Oct 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

50°F

Ideal for trout

Number 4 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 100% of New York waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: NISSEQUOGUE RIVER AT LANDING AVE AT SMITHTOWN, NY (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 50°F

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: 56 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Nissequogue River

Overnight
41°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 8 mph
Monday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
9% rain · wind 8 to 17 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
2% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Tuesday Night
43°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 mph
Veterans Day
60°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 8 mph

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

When is Nissequogue River stocked?

Most stockings come in March and October.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	37	9,670	261	12.0 in
Rainbow trout	11	2,910	265	9.0 in

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 2 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilPlanned sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	750	10.8 in
MarchPlanned sometime this month	Brown trout	230	13.5 in

20253 stockings · 1,290 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
OctoberLatest sometime this month	Brown trout	340	11.1 in
May sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	740	9.4 in
March sometime this month	Brown trout	210	14.1 in

20243 stockings · 1,260 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
September sometime this month	Brown trout	340	9.6 in
May sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	710	9.6 in
March sometime this month	Brown trout	210	11.2 in

20234 stockings · 1,250 fish

October brown trout, 90 fish
September brown trout, 260 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 700 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20224 stockings · 1,250 fish

October brown trout, 90 fish
September brown trout, 260 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 700 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20214 stockings · 1,300 fish

November brown trout, 100 fish
October brown trout, 300 fish
May brown trout, rainbow trout, 700 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20204 stockings · 1,180 fish

November brown trout, 100 fish
October brown trout, 300 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 580 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20194 stockings · 1,280 fish

November brown trout, 100 fish
October brown trout, 300 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 680 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20184 stockings · 1,230 fish

November brown trout, 100 fish
October brown trout, 300 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 630 fish
March brown trout, 200 fish

20174 stockings · 1,270 fish

November brown trout, 100 fish
October brown trout, 300 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 570 fish
March brown trout, rainbow trout, 300 fish

20163 stockings · 1,270 fish

October brown trout, 400 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 670 fish
March brown trout, 200 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 Nissequogue River?

Smithtown, Suffolk 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 Nissequogue River

Connetquot Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 2025
Canaan Lakelake · 11 mistocked Oct 2025
West Lakelake · 11 mistocked Nov 2025
Belmont Lakelake · 11 mistocked Apr 2025
Southards Pondpond · 12 mistocked Oct 2025
Carlls Riverstream · 13 mistocked Mar 2025
Argyle Lakelake · 13 mistocked Nov 2025
Upper Lakelake · 14 mistocked Nov 2025

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

Questions about Nissequogue River

When was Nissequogue River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 1 to 31, 2025 (brown trout, 340 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is Nissequogue River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and October.
Is Nissequogue River stocked often?: Number 4 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 100% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Nissequogue River?: Brown trout (37 stockings, 9,670 fish); Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 2,910 fish).
How warm is the water near Nissequogue River?: The USGS gage read 50°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.