Suffolk County · stream · order 3 river · ~34 cfs typical
Carmans River
Stocked 33× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Carmans River is a stream in Suffolk County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
Drizzle
75°
68°
11 mph
40%
Fri
Mostly clear
79°
65°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
79°
71°
14 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 120 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 7.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 8.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 11.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 14.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 6.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 14.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 11.9" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 8.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 8.2" | |
When does Carmans River get stocked?
Going by 33 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
- Little Fish Creek Pond0.6 mi
- Big Fish Creek Pond0.8 mi
- Woods Hole Pond1.3 mi
- West Millpond4.3 mi
- Dunton Lake3.9 mi
- East Millpond4.5 mi
- Weeks Pond5.2 mi
- Lower Lake5.4 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.
Carmans River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carmans River?+
Carmans River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Suffolk County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Carmans River get stocked?+
Going by 33 records since 2024, stocking at Carmans River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Carmans River?+
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 Carmans River?+
Carmans River is a stream in Suffolk County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.