Brook Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Elbow Creek fishing
Elbow Creek fishing has Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 8.9 in
- Elevation
- 986 ft
Fish at Elbow Creek
Brook Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk How Elbow Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
190
Fish stocked in 2012
190
Fish stocked in 2013
200
Fish stocked in 2014
200
Fish stocked in 2015
180
Fish stocked in 2017
200
Fish stocked in 2018
200
Fish stocked in 2019
200
Fish stocked in 2020
250
Fish stocked in 2021
100
Fish stocked in 2022
200
Fish stocked in 2023
200
Fish stocked in 2024
220
Fish stocked in 2025
210
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 10 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 220 | 9 in | report |
| June 2023 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9 in | report |
| June 2022 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brook Trout | 100 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brook Trout | 250 | 8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2017 | Brook Trout | 200 | 8 in | report |
| June 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 190 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brook Trout | 190 | 9.3 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Elbow Creek?
Fishing Elbow Creek usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 12 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 8.9 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2025, averaging 9.2 in.
When is Elbow Creek stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Elbow Creek?
Stocked fish average 8.9 in. Brook Trout average 8.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.2 in.
Which lakes near Elbow Creek were stocked more recently?
Murphy Lake (5.6 mi) and Middle Lake (6.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Murphy Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.