Brown Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk East Branch Nanticoke Creek fishing
East Branch Nanticoke Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- March 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 40
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 10.7 in
- Elevation
- 927 ft
Fish at East Branch Nanticoke Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last March 2021 Best: dawn, dusk How East Branch Nanticoke Creek is stocked
Greenwood Lake (5.6 mi) and Chenango Lake (10.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Greenwood Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chenango Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
340
Fish stocked in 2012
360
Fish stocked in 2013
310
Fish stocked in 2014
350
Fish stocked in 2015
350
Fish stocked in 2016
350
Fish stocked in 2017
340
Fish stocked in 2018
350
Fish stocked in 2019
360
Fish stocked in 2020
320
Fish stocked in 2021
180
Fish stocked in 2022
180
Fish stocked in 2023
180
Fish stocked in 2024
180
Fish stocked in 2025
190
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 20 | 14.3 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.6 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 160 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.6 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 160 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.5 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 160 | 9 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.4 in | report |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 230 | 9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.5 in | report |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.2 in | report |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12.6 in | report |
| March 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.3 in | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 260 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.6 in | report |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 40 | 10 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.6 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9.6 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 40 | 9 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Maine
- Shore access
- Yes
DEC maps a public fishing rights easement on the East Branch right at its mouth on Nanticoke Creek. DEC stocks brown trout only in that lowest stretch, from the confluence upstream about half a mile; the main creek has more PFR near the village of Maine.
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Common questions
What fish are at East Branch Nanticoke Creek?
Fishing East Branch Nanticoke Creek usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 38 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 10.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2021, averaging 9.1 in.
When is East Branch Nanticoke Creek stocked?
Last stocked March 2025. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at East Branch Nanticoke Creek?
Stocked fish average 10.7 in. Brown Trout average 10.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in.
How do you get on East Branch Nanticoke Creek?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Maine. DEC maps a public fishing rights easement on the East Branch right at its mouth on Nanticoke Creek. DEC stocks brown trout only in that lowest stretch, from the confluence upstream about half a mile; the main creek has more PFR near the village of Maine.
Which lakes near East Branch Nanticoke Creek were stocked more recently?
Greenwood Lake (5.6 mi) and Chenango Lake (10.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Greenwood Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chenango Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.