Brown Trout Stocked · 104 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Irondequoit Creek fishing
Irondequoit Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Steelhead, and Rainbow Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon. It is stocked about 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
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 120
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.8 in
- Elevation
- 246 ft
Fish at Irondequoit Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 104 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Steelhead Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 4.8 in · 15 plants
Steelhead species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Chinook Salmon Confirmed present 
Coho Salmon Confirmed present Irondequoit Creek is a stream in eastern Monroe County, New York that feeds Irondequoit Bay. It begins in rural West Bloomfield in Ontario County, flowing north into the town of Mendon in Monroe County. Accumulating a few small tributaries, it twists eastward back into the Ontario County town of Victor, then back north into Monroe County. Irondequoit creek has a diverse aquatic ecosystem and is considered one of the best trout streams in New York State. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Irondequoit Creek is stocked
Genesee River (6.8 mi) and Oatka Creek (14.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Genesee River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead and Oatka Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
42,860
Fish stocked in 2012
38,650
Fish stocked in 2013
36,510
Fish stocked in 2014
37,950
Fish stocked in 2015
29,810
Fish stocked in 2016
37,890
Fish stocked in 2017
37,510
Fish stocked in 2018
39,395
Fish stocked in 2019
38,140
Fish stocked in 2020
43,100
Fish stocked in 2021
30,450
Fish stocked in 2022
31,000
Fish stocked in 2023
30,000
Fish stocked in 2024
30,030
Fish stocked in 2025
30,980
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 880 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 6,270 | 9.7 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 380 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 880 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 18,000 | 5.1 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,190 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 950 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 5,700 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 370 | 14.2 in | report |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 18,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 2,900 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,310 | 14.2 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 5,700 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 18,000 | 4.7 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,900 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 200 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 5,700 | 9.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 350 | 14 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 800 | 10 in | report |
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 18,000 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 14 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,900 | 10 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 800 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12.7 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 5,700 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 570 | 12.7 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 18,000 | 4.7 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 2,900 | 9.3 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.2 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 8.7 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 350 | 12.8 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,180 | 8.1 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 12.8 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 4,190 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 710 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 710 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 5.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 5,050 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,570 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brown Trout | 700 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brown Trout | 4,960 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 175 | 13 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,240 | 13 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 350 | 12.9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 700 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 4.7 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,520 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 660 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 4,700 | 9.8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 660 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,390 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 690 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,910 | 9.5 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 690 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 80 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 600 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 4,880 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 350 | 12.6 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 19,490 | 5.2 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 12.6 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,480 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 690 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 4.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,910 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 700 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,550 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 4,140 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2013 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 5.4 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,110 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 710 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 400 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 5,060 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 710 | 7.9 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,570 | 7.9 in | report |
| March 2012 | Steelhead | 27,500 | 5.3 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 800 | 13.9 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 690 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 410 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 4,420 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Steelhead | 31,800 | 4.7 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,460 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Penfield
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
This pin is the creek mouth in Ellison Park, Penfield, where a Monroe County car-top launch near Circle Shelter reaches the creek and fishing is allowed. DEC holds only small Public Fishing Rights stretches; city, town and county parks upstream give most bank access.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Irondequoit Creek
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Common questions
What fish are at Irondequoit Creek?
Fishing Irondequoit Creek usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 104 of 120 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 10.5 in. Steelhead was last stocked April 2025, averaging 4.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2020, averaging 8.1 in. Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Irondequoit Creek stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 8 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Irondequoit Creek?
Stocked fish average 9.8 in. Brown Trout average 10.5 in. Steelhead average 4.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.1 in.
How do you get on Irondequoit Creek?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Penfield. Facilities include restrooms. This pin is the creek mouth in Ellison Park, Penfield, where a Monroe County car-top launch near Circle Shelter reaches the creek and fishing is allowed. DEC holds only small Public Fishing Rights stretches; city, town and county parks upstream give most bank access.
Which lakes near Irondequoit Creek were stocked more recently?
Genesee River (6.8 mi) and Oatka Creek (14.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Genesee River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead and Oatka Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.