Whetstone Creek fishing

Whetstone Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 0.9 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 2024
Brown Trout
Plants on record
13
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
9 in
Elevation
739 ft

Fish at Whetstone Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2024 · avg 9 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Whetstone Creek is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Fish stocked in 2011

250

Fish stocked in 2012

270

Fish stocked in 2013

360

Fish stocked in 2014

430

Fish stocked in 2015

430

Fish stocked in 2017

410

Fish stocked in 2018

440

Fish stocked in 2019

440

Fish stocked in 2020

370

Fish stocked in 2021

300

Fish stocked in 2022

300

Fish stocked in 2023

300

Fish stocked in 2024

300

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2024Brown Trout3009.7 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout3009.5 inreport
May 2022Brown Trout30013.5 inreport
May 2021Brown Trout3008.8 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout3707.5 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout4407.4 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout4408.1 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout4109 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout4308.1 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout4308.1 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout3608.1 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout2709.6 inreport
June 2011Brown Trout2509.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Glenfield, NY
Shore access
Yes

DEC public fishing rights cover the lower creek near its mouth on the Black River by Glenfield, with a DEC angler parking area on Blue Street.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Whetstone Creek?

Fishing Whetstone Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 13 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2024, averaging 9 in.

When is Whetstone Creek stocked?

Last stocked April 2024. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2016.

How big are the fish stocked at Whetstone Creek?

Brown Trout stocked at Whetstone Creek average 9 in.

How do you get on Whetstone Creek?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Glenfield, NY. DEC public fishing rights cover the lower creek near its mouth on the Black River by Glenfield, with a DEC angler parking area on Blue Street.

Which lakes near Whetstone Creek were stocked more recently?

Otter Creek (1.5 mi), Payne Lake (6.6 mi), and Cleveland Lake (7.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Otter Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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