Fulmer Creek fishing

Fishing at Fulmer Creek has Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

April 1, 2023

Plants on record

23

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.5 in

Elevation

369 ft

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How Fulmer Creek is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2023 it was April 1, 2023, about when it usually is.

West Canada Creek (2.6 mi) and State Barge Canal (5.4 mi) were stocked more recently. West Canada Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.

Fish at Fulmer Creek

Fishing Fulmer Creek is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 14 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout.

Rainbow Trout 14 plants
Plants
14 of 23
Last stocked
April 1, 2023
Average length
8.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 23
Last stocked
April 1, 2019
Average length
8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fishing Fulmer Creek

Fulmer Creek's water quality is rated as Class C by the DEC, making it suitable for fishing. The agency also indicates that the stream is suitable for trout populations. This 11.5-mile-long river flows into the Mohawk River, providing opportunities for anglers.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that most floods along Fulmer Creek are caused by ice jamming from late December through spring. During this period, ice on the creek breaks up and causes jams. Additionally, the study found a large amount of steep slopes prone to sliding.

Fish stocked per year

  • 6502011
  • 6602012
  • 6002013
  • 5802014
  • 6502015
  • 6502016
  • 6402017
  • 6002018
  • 6602019
  • 2602020
  • 7002021
  • 9102022
  • 9102023

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 23 plants Showing 23 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 910 9.3 in report
April 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 910 10 in report
April 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 630 9.5 in report
April 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 70 10.5 in report
April 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 260 8.9 in report
April 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 350 8.7 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 310 7.6 in report
April 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 300 8.6 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 300 7.9 in report
April 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 350 8.3 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 290 7.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 350 9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 300 8 in report
May 1, 2015 Brown Trout 300 8 in report
April 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 350 8.3 in report
May 1, 2014 Brown Trout 300 8.2 in report
April 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 280 8.2 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 250 8.2 in report
April 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 350 8 in report
April 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 350 8.6 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 310 8 in report
April 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 350 8.1 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 300 8.2 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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