Spring 2026 · first stocking
Third week of March
This spring's stocking is finished. DEC publishes next spring's plan in mid-March, and this page updates automatically.
At a glance
- Trout planned
- 1,810
- Species
- Brown Trout
- Stockings planned
- 4
- Towns
- Berkshire, Richford, Newark Valley, Owego
- Bag limit
- Streams: 5 trout a day, no more than 2 longer than 12 in (April 1 to Oct 15)
Spring 2026 stocking plan
| When | Species | Number | Size | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third week of March | Brown Trout | 70 | 12-15 in | Newark Valley, Owego |
| Third week of March | Brown Trout | 550 | 9-10 in | Newark Valley, Owego |
| Fourth week of March | Brown Trout | 120 | 12-15 in | Berkshire, Richford |
| Fourth week of March | Brown Trout | 1,070 | 9-10 in | Berkshire, Richford |
From New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's spring stocking data, last checked 2026-11-03. Planned numbers and timing; actual stockings can differ.
Other stocked waters in Tioga County
- Catatonk CreekSecond week of April
- Cayuta CreekFourth week of March
- Owego CreekThird week of March
- Owego Creek - West BranchThird week of March
- Tri-county PondDuring May
Tips for freshly stocked trout
- Go within a few days of a stocking. Stocked trout are easiest to catch before the crowds thin them out.
- Light line (4–6 lb) and small spinners work almost everywhere. Where bait is allowed, corn, salmon eggs or dough bait are simple and effective.
- DEC stocks most streams just before and after the April 1 harvest opener, so early April is prime time on stocked streams.
- Bring a valid New York fishing license unless you're exempt, and check the rules for this water before you keep fish.