Rattlesnake Creek trout stocking
Islip, Suffolk County, New York · stream · about 7 ft elevation
Rattlesnake Creek was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 11 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 13 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 67% of New York waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND AT SHELTER ISLAND NY (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 57°F
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Rattlesnake Creek
- Overnight62°FLight Rain89% rain · wind 9 mph
- Friday65°FHeavy Rain98% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
- Friday Night55°FHeavy Rain98% rain · wind 5 mph
- Saturday63°FLight Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny56% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Saturday Night46°FSlight Chance Rain Showers20% rain · wind 9 to 15 mph
- Sunday59°FMostly Sunny11% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Rattlesnake Creek stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 1,930 | 193 | 9.0 in |
Stocking history
20260 stockings · 1 planned
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
MayPlanned sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 210 | 9.5 in |
20251 stocking · 210 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
MayLatest sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 210 | 9.0 in |
20241 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
May sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 200 | 9.3 in |
20231 stocking · 200 fish
- May rainbow trout, 200 fish
20221 stocking · 200 fish
- May rainbow trout, 200 fish
20211 stocking · 200 fish
- May rainbow trout, 200 fish
20201 stocking · 150 fish
- May rainbow trout, 150 fish
20191 stocking · 200 fish
- May rainbow trout, 200 fish
20181 stocking · 170 fish
- May rainbow trout, 170 fish
20171 stocking · 200 fish
- May rainbow trout, 200 fish
20161 stocking · 200 fish
- April rainbow 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 Rattlesnake Creek?
Islip, Suffolk County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Rattlesnake Creek
- Laurel Lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 2025
All stocked waters in Suffolk CountyStocked this week in New York
Questions about Rattlesnake Creek
- When was Rattlesnake Creek last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (rainbow trout, 210 fish), according to New York agency reports.
- How often is Rattlesnake Creek stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Rattlesnake Creek stocked often?
- Number 13 of 19 stocked waters in Suffolk County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 67% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Rattlesnake Creek?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 1,930 fish).
- How warm is the water near Rattlesnake Creek?
- The nearest USGS gage read 57°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.