Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2016 Best: dawn, dusk Grout Brook fishing
Grout Brook fishing: not stocked since October 2016. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a river section. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- October 2016
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2016
- Species recorded
- 1
- Elevation
- 862 ft
Fish at Grout Brook
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2016 Best: dawn, dusk Grout Brook is a small partially open stream located in Cortland County near the town of Scott, serving as a tributary to Skaneateles Lake. Lake run rainbow trout are the main gamefish in Grout Brook. The average rainbow trout caught in Grout Brook is about 20 inches, and good baits for these fish include egg sacks or flies such as nymphs. (dec.ny.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(tourcayuga.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Grout Brook is stocked
Bear Swamp Creek (5 mi), Spafford Creek (5.2 mi), Fall Brook (5.9 mi), Lake Como (6.2 mi), and Otisco Lake (7.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bear Swamp Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,950 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Scott, New York
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
1.9 miles of public fishing rights near the Town of Scott, with three DEC parking areas off Glen Haven Road north of Homer.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Grout Brook
Anglers should note that the timing of the rainbow trout run in Grout Brook varies annually, as water temperature influences how long fish remain. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Grout Brook?
Fishing Grout Brook usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2016.
When is Grout Brook stocked?
Not stocked since October 2016.
How do you get on Grout Brook?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Scott, New York. 1.9 miles of public fishing rights near the Town of Scott, with three DEC parking areas off Glen Haven Road north of Homer.
Which lakes near Grout Brook were stocked more recently?
Bear Swamp Creek (5 mi), Spafford Creek (5.2 mi), Fall Brook (5.9 mi), Lake Como (6.2 mi), and Otisco Lake (7.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bear Swamp Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.