Plattekill Creek fishing

Plattekill Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 5.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
April 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
78
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.5 in
Elevation
124 ft

Fish at Plattekill Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 78 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 10.5 in · 78 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Plattekill Creek fishing is supplemented by regular stocking from New York's Department of Environmental Conservation. In spring 2020, the DEC stocked 360 12 to 15 inch and 2060 8 to 9 inch brown trout in April, with another 1140 8 to 9 inch brown trout in May. The lowermost section of the stream is rated Class B and is suitable for fishing. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Plattekill Creek is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Ashokan Reservoir East Basin (9 mi) was stocked more recently. Ashokan Reservoir East Basin is also stocked with Brown Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

4,050

Fish stocked in 2012

4,220

Fish stocked in 2013

3,690

Fish stocked in 2014

4,110

Fish stocked in 2015

4,090

Fish stocked in 2016

4,120

Fish stocked in 2017

3,950

Fish stocked in 2018

4,150

Fish stocked in 2019

4,220

Fish stocked in 2020

3,560

Fish stocked in 2021

2,130

Fish stocked in 2022

2,130

Fish stocked in 2023

2,130

Fish stocked in 2024

2,150

Fish stocked in 2025

860

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2025Brown Trout3014.1 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout1607.1 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout2014.1 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout3807.1 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout4014.1 inreport
April 2025Brown Trout2307.1 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout1,7008.2 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout20013.6 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout3013.6 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout2208.2 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout2208.9 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout2013.1 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout19013.1 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout1,7008.9 inreport
April 2022Brown Trout21013.5 inreport
April 2022Brown Trout1,9209 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout1,7008.7 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout2208.7 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout19013.1 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout2013.1 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout31013.4 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout5013.4 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout3308.7 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout2,8708.7 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout1,2408.3 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout1308.3 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout5013.3 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout31013.3 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout2,2208.6 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout2708.6 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout1309.1 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout1,2209.1 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout31012.7 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout5012.7 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout2609 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout2,1809 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout1,1609 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout1209 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout31013.3 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout5013.3 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout2,0608.9 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout2508.9 inreport
May 2016Brown Trout1,2109 inreport
May 2016Brown Trout1309 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout31013.7 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout5013.7 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout2,1609 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout2609 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout1,2008.8 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout1308.8 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout31013.2 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout5013.2 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout2608.1 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout2,1408.1 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout1,2109 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout1309 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout31013.5 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout5013.5 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout2,1608.6 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout2508.6 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout1109 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout1,0209 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout31013.4 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout5013.4 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout1,9008.6 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout3008.6 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout1308.8 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout1,2408.8 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout5013.7 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout31013.7 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout2,2208.4 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout2708.4 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout1308.8 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout1,1908.8 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout31013.1 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout5013.1 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout2,1208.5 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout2508.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Mount Marion
Shore access
Yes

DEC stocks three reaches: 0.5 mile below the Mount Marion dam to just above the Glasco Turnpike bridge, 400 yards above the Route 212 bridge, and 500 yards above Saugerties Reservoir to Saxton Creek, with municipal bank access at the first and last. Headwaters cross Platte Clove Preserve.

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

Nearest lakes

Esopus Creek 4.5 mi last stocked May 2020 Rondout Creek 7.1 mi last stocked April 2025 Ashokan Reservoir East Basin 9 mi last stocked May 2025 Ashokan Reservoir 10.8 mi last stocked November 2021 Roeliff Jansen Kill 12.8 mi last stocked April 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Plattekill Creek?

Fishing Plattekill Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 78 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 10.5 in.

When is Plattekill Creek stocked?

Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 5.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Plattekill Creek?

Brown Trout stocked at Plattekill Creek average 10.5 in.

How do you get on Plattekill Creek?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Mount Marion. DEC stocks three reaches: 0.5 mile below the Mount Marion dam to just above the Glasco Turnpike bridge, 400 yards above the Route 212 bridge, and 500 yards above Saugerties Reservoir to Saxton Creek, with municipal bank access at the first and last. Headwaters cross Platte Clove Preserve.

Which lakes near Plattekill Creek were stocked more recently?

Ashokan Reservoir East Basin (9 mi) was stocked more recently. Ashokan Reservoir East Basin is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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