South Sandy Creek

South Sandy Creek fishing

Fishing at South Sandy Creek is on a river section, stocked with Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Atlantic Salmon. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 1, 2025

Plants on record

48

Since 2011

Species recorded

5

Average size

6.1 in

Elevation

246 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Ellisburg
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No

A DEC-listed hand launch is at Ellisburg, operated by DEC, with parking for about 32 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel).

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How South Sandy Creek is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2025 it was April 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Fish at South Sandy Creek

Fishing South Sandy Creek is most likely to be for Steelhead. Steelhead accounts for 16 of 48 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout and 3 more.

Steelhead 16 plants
Plants
16 of 48
Last stocked
April 1, 2025
Average length
4.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Steelhead guide.

Brook Trout 15 plants
Plants
15 of 48
Last stocked
May 1, 2025
Average length
9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Chinook Salmon 9 plants
Plants
9 of 48
Last stocked
May 1, 2019
Average length
3.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Atlantic Salmon 7 plants
Plants
7 of 48
Last stocked
April 1, 2025
Average length
6.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Atlantic Salmon guide.

Brown Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 48
Last stocked
May 1, 2021
Average length
8.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 133,8002011
  • 110,6302012
  • 129,3502013
  • 128,7502014
  • 120,9002015
  • 130,7502016
  • 107,4502017
  • 105,1902018
  • 68,0802019
  • 14,7602020
  • 31,8402021
  • 40,6402022
  • 59,6902023
  • 74,3382024
  • 71,9102025

Stocking history

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Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2025 Brook Trout 260 9.2 in report
May 1, 2025 Brook Trout 80 9.2 in report
April 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 40,000 5.7 in report
April 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 10,320 7.2 in report
April 1, 2025 Steelhead 21,250 5.1 in report
May 1, 2024 Brook Trout 360 10 in report
April 1, 2024 Steelhead 21,250 4.5 in report
April 1, 2024 Atlantic Salmon 32,728 5.9 in report
April 1, 2024 Atlantic Salmon 20,000 6.5 in report
May 1, 2023 Brook Trout 590 9 in report
April 1, 2023 Atlantic Salmon 17,850 6.6 in report
April 1, 2023 Atlantic Salmon 20,000 6.6 in report
April 1, 2023 Steelhead 21,250 4.6 in report
May 1, 2022 Brook Trout 590 9 in report
April 1, 2022 Steelhead 21,250 5 in report
March 1, 2022 Atlantic Salmon 18,800 6.5 in report
May 1, 2021 Brook Trout 590 8.7 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 10,000 8.4 in report
April 1, 2021 Steelhead 21,250 5 in report
April 1, 2020 Brook Trout 380 8.8 in report
March 1, 2020 Steelhead 14,380 4.8 in report
May 1, 2019 Chinook Salmon 53,100 3.3 in report
April 1, 2019 Brook Trout 600 7.8 in report
April 1, 2019 Steelhead 14,380 4.8 in report
May 1, 2018 Brook Trout 600 8.4 in report
May 1, 2018 Chinook Salmon 70,560 3.3 in report
April 1, 2018 Steelhead 28,750 4.5 in report
April 1, 2018 Steelhead 5,280 4.4 in report
May 1, 2017 Brook Trout 600 9 in report
May 1, 2017 Chinook Salmon 78,100 3.2 in report
April 1, 2017 Steelhead 28,750 4.5 in report
October 1, 2016 Brook Trout 2,000 – report
April 1, 2016 Steelhead 28,750 4.7 in report
April 1, 2016 Chinook Salmon 100,000 3.1 in report
May 1, 2015 Brook Trout 520 9.3 in report
May 1, 2015 Chinook Salmon 100,000 2.9 in report
April 1, 2015 Steelhead 20,380 5.1 in report
May 1, 2014 Chinook Salmon 100,000 3 in report
April 1, 2014 Steelhead 28,750 4.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Brook Trout 600 9.3 in report
May 1, 2013 Chinook Salmon 100,000 3 in report
March 1, 2013 Steelhead 28,750 5.2 in report
May 1, 2012 Brook Trout 580 9.3 in report
May 1, 2012 Chinook Salmon 81,300 3.4 in report
March 1, 2012 Steelhead 28,750 5 in report
May 1, 2011 Brook Trout 560 9.5 in report
May 1, 2011 Chinook Salmon 100,000 3.2 in report
March 1, 2011 Steelhead 33,240 4.7 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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