Brown Trout Stocked · 96 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Oriskany Creek fishing
Oriskany Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Longnose Dace, and White Sucker. It is stocked about 6.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 96
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.5 in
- Elevation
- 405 ft
Fish at Oriskany Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 96 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Longnose Dace Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
Oriskany Creek is a 33-mile-long river in New York, United States. The creek is known for its brown trout, which are caught from the shore or by wading. An accessible fishing platform, located along the village sidewalk, provides access for anglers. The fishing platform is labeled as the "Hinman Memorial Fishing Access Site". (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(search.inclusiverec.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Oriskany Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
16,940
Fish stocked in 2012
17,690
Fish stocked in 2013
16,780
Fish stocked in 2014
16,710
Fish stocked in 2015
17,030
Fish stocked in 2017
16,740
Fish stocked in 2018
17,510
Fish stocked in 2019
17,320
Fish stocked in 2020
18,920
Fish stocked in 2021
4,470
Fish stocked in 2022
4,470
Fish stocked in 2023
4,470
Fish stocked in 2024
4,490
Fish stocked in 2025
4,690
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,540 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 280 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,680 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 190 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 2,420 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 280 | 14 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 190 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,420 | 9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 180 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,420 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 180 | 13 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 270 | 29.6 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 2,420 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 180 | 13.6 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 6.4 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 280 | 13.4 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,460 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.4 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,110 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 430 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,100 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,940 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,180 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,910 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 5.3 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.3 in | report |
| June 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,540 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,300 | 7.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 430 | 12.4 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,330 | 7.6 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 300 | 12.4 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,420 | 7.6 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 3,480 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,260 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 430 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 7.8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 350 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,390 | 7.8 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 5.5 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 430 | 13 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 3,300 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,150 | 8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,240 | 8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,320 | 8 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 5.8 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 3,420 | 8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,230 | 8 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 430 | 12.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,280 | 7.8 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 300 | 12.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,370 | 7.8 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 3,450 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,230 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,320 | 7.9 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,410 | 7.9 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 430 | 11.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,320 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,160 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,240 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,330 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2012 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 5.5 in | report |
| October 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 3,550 | 8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 430 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 300 | 16.1 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brown Trout | 5,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,390 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,200 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 430 | 13.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,270 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,350 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Oriskany
- Shore access
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
Wide and shallow near its Mohawk River mouth at Oriskany. Upstream, DEC public fishing rights have parking on State Route 12B in Kirkland and on Valley Road in Madison, and the Hinman Memorial site at Oriskany Falls has an ADA fishing platform off Cooper Street.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Oriskany Creek
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Common questions
What fish are at Oriskany Creek?
Fishing Oriskany Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 96 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.5 in. Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Green Sunfish, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Oriskany Creek stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 6.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Oriskany Creek?
Brown Trout stocked at Oriskany Creek average 9.5 in.
How do you get on Oriskany Creek?
Shore fishing is available and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Oriskany. Wide and shallow near its Mohawk River mouth at Oriskany. Upstream, DEC public fishing rights have parking on State Route 12B in Kirkland and on Valley Road in Madison, and the Hinman Memorial site at Oriskany Falls has an ADA fishing platform off Cooper Street.