Genegantslet Creek fishing

Genegantslet Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Walleye, Chain pickerel, Smallmouth bass, Brook trout, Fallfish, and White sucker. It is stocked about 7.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Chain pickerel, and Brook trout, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass.

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Last stocked
April 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
115
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
10.2 in
Elevation
890 ft

Fish at Genegantslet Creek

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 115 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 10.2 in · 115 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Genegantslet Creek, also known locally as the "Genny," is a very popular trout stream in Chenango County. It begins just north of East Pharsalia and then meanders for nearly 51 miles to its confluence with the Chenango River. During its long meandering, it flows through the 3,181-acre Genegantslet State Forest. There are 9.6 miles of public fishing rights along Genegantslet Creek. Anglers can find brown trout, brook trout, walleye, chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, fall fish, and white sucker. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Genegantslet Creek is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Fish stocked in 2011

4,550

Fish stocked in 2012

5,150

Fish stocked in 2013

4,120

Fish stocked in 2014

4,700

Fish stocked in 2015

4,600

Fish stocked in 2017

4,430

Fish stocked in 2018

4,670

Fish stocked in 2019

4,740

Fish stocked in 2020

5,040

Fish stocked in 2021

2,900

Fish stocked in 2022

2,900

Fish stocked in 2023

2,900

Fish stocked in 2024

2,910

Fish stocked in 2025

3,050

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2025Brown Trout6014.3 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout1809.6 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout2014.3 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout5209.6 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout2,0409.6 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout23014.3 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout1709.5 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout6013.6 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout4909.5 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout2013.6 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout1,9409.5 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout23013.6 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout2013.7 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout6013.7 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout1709.1 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout4908.9 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout22013.7 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout1,9409.1 inreport
April 2022Brown Trout8014 inreport
April 2022Brown Trout6609.5 inreport
April 2022Brown Trout22014 inreport
April 2022Brown Trout1,9409.5 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout6013 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout4908.8 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout2013 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout1708.8 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout22013 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout1,9408.8 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout20013.4 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout4008.7 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout5008.7 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout2013.1 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout16013.1 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout8109.2 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout1109.2 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout4009.2 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout6013.1 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout3309.2 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout5109.2 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout1,5409.2 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout17012.2 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout3012.2 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout1307.9 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout4907.7 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout9707.7 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout7012.2 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout4007.7 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout1,8607.9 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout6207.7 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout3011.9 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout17011.9 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout9608 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout4808 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout1307.9 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout7011.9 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout3908 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout6108 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout1,8307.9 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout4508 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout5808 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout17013 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout3013 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout1208 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout9108 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout7013 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout3708 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout1,7308 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout17012.4 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout3012.4 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout1307.9 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout4707.9 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout9407.9 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout7012.4 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout3907.9 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout6007.9 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout1,8007.9 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout4708.3 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout6108.3 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout17012.8 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout3012.8 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout1308 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout9708 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout7012.8 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout4008 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout1,8508 inreport
June 2013Brown Trout20013.1 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout4008.9 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout5108.9 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout2011.9 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout16011.9 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout8007.8 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout1107.8 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout6011.9 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout3307.8 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout1,5307.8 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout30013.3 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout10013.3 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout4908.1 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout6208.1 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout3013.1 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout17013.1 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout1307.9 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout9807.9 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout7013.1 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout4007.9 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout1,8607.9 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout4708.5 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout5908.5 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout3013.1 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout17013.1 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout1308.2 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout9308.2 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout7013.1 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout3808.2 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout1,7808.2 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Greene
Shore access
Yes

This point is near the mouth on the Chenango River. The public banks are upstream: 9.6 miles of DEC public fishing rights near McDonough and Smithville Flats, with four DEC parking areas on Creek Road, Art Lake Road and State Highway 220.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Genegantslet Creek

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Genegantslet Creek, also known locally as the "Genny," is a very popular trout stream in Chenango County. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Chenango Lake 6.2 mi last stocked May 2025 Long Pond 9 mi last stocked August 2023 Otselic River 9.1 mi last stocked March 2025 Bear Brook 10.7 mi last stocked October 2019 Bowman Creek 11.3 mi last stocked November 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Genegantslet Creek?

Fishing Genegantslet Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 115 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 10.2 in. Walleye, Chain pickerel, Smallmouth bass, and Brook trout, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Genegantslet Creek stocked?

Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 7.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2016.

How big are the fish stocked at Genegantslet Creek?

Brown Trout stocked at Genegantslet Creek average 10.2 in.

How do you get on Genegantslet Creek?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Greene. This point is near the mouth on the Chenango River. The public banks are upstream: 9.6 miles of DEC public fishing rights near McDonough and Smithville Flats, with four DEC parking areas on Creek Road, Art Lake Road and State Highway 220.

Which lakes near Genegantslet Creek were stocked more recently?

Chenango Lake (6.2 mi) and Bowman Creek (11.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

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