Greene County · stream · order 4 river · ~57 cfs typical
Basic Creek
Stocked 13× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Basic Creek is a stream in Greene County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
79°
62°
5 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
81°
65°
7 mph
14%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
66°
8 mph
39%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 60 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | 470 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 30 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 320 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 420 | 7.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 310 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 11.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9.1" | |
When does Basic Creek get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Rockefeller Lake1.0 mi
- Bowery Creek0.9 mi
- Thorp Creek1.7 mi
- Shingle Kill4.0 mi
- Jan De Bakkers Kill4.2 mi
- Wolf Fly Creek6.4 mi
- Tenmile Creek5.4 mi
- Eightmile Creek6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Basic Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Basic Creek?+
Basic Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Greene County, New York, most recently on Apr 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Basic Creek get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2024, stocking at Basic Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Basic Creek?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Basic Creek?+
Basic Creek is a stream in Greene County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.