When was South Sandy Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (landlocked salmon and rainbow trout, 71,570 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is South Sandy Creek stocked?

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

Is South Sandy Creek stocked often?

Number 5 of 32 stocked waters in Jefferson County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 75% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in South Sandy Creek?

Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 226,540 fish); Landlocked salmon (4 stockings, 159,698 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 10,000 fish).

South Sandy Creek trout stocking

Ellisburg, Jefferson County, New York · stream

South Sandy Creek was last stocked 19 months ago (Apr 1 to 30, 2025). We have 12 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, brown trout.

Last stocked

19 months ago

Apr 1 to 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

12 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Number 5 of 32 stocked waters in Jefferson County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 75% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at South Sandy Creek

Today
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
39% rain · wind 12 to 17 mph
Tonight
44°F
Rain Showers
100% rain · wind 16 mph
Monday
51°F
Rain Showers Likely
65% rain · wind 13 to 20 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Cloudy
11% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Tuesday
55°F
Chance Rain Showers
50% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Chance Rain Showers
50% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph

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

When is South Sandy Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May
2025		1
2024		1
2023		1
2022	1	1
2021		1	1
2020	1
2019		1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	10	226,540	22,654	4.7 in
Landlocked salmon	4	159,698	39,925	6.5 in
Brown trout	1	10,000	10,000	8.4 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 71,570 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
AprilLatest sometime this month	Landlocked salmonRainbow trout	71,570	6.0 in

20241 stocking · 73,978 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Landlocked salmonRainbow trout	73,978	5.6 in

20231 stocking · 59,100 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
April sometime this month	Landlocked salmonRainbow trout	59,100	5.9 in

20222 stockings · 40,050 fish

April rainbow trout, 21,250 fish
March landlocked salmon, 18,800 fish

20212 stockings · 31,250 fish

May brown trout, 10,000 fish
April rainbow trout, 21,250 fish

20201 stocking · 14,380 fish

March rainbow trout, 14,380 fish

20191 stocking · 14,380 fish

April rainbow trout, 14,380 fish

20181 stocking · 34,030 fish

April rainbow trout, 34,030 fish

20171 stocking · 28,750 fish

April rainbow trout, 28,750 fish

20161 stocking · 28,750 fish

April rainbow trout, 28,750 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 South Sandy Creek?

Ellisburg, Jefferson 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 South Sandy Creek

North Branch Sandy Creekstream · 8 mistocked May 2025
Sandy Creekstream · 8 mistocked May 2025
Stony Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 2025
Salmon Riverstream · 12 mistocked Apr 2025
Grindstone Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 2025
South Branch Grindstone Creekstream · 12 mistocked Oct 2019
Raystone Creekstream · 13 mistocked Oct 2016
Abijah Creekstream · 13 mistocked Oct 2016

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

Questions about South Sandy Creek

When was South Sandy Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 1 to 30, 2025 (landlocked salmon and rainbow trout, 71,570 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is South Sandy Creek stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is South Sandy Creek stocked often?: Number 5 of 32 stocked waters in Jefferson County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 75% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in South Sandy Creek?: Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 226,540 fish); Landlocked salmon (4 stockings, 159,698 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 10,000 fish).