Tompkins County · stream · order 5 river · ~180 cfs typical
Cayuga Inlet
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Cayuga Inlet is a stream in Tompkins County, New York, stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Rain
75°
67°
10 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
84°
63°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
66°
9 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 6.4" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,000 | 1.79" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 21,600 | 4.5" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 6.1" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,000 | 2" | |
Angler reports
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All New York waters with landlocked salmon → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Fall Creek0.1 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- Cascadilla Creek0.6 mi
- Six Mile Creek0.9 mi
- Beebe Lake1.9 mi
- Buttermilk Creek2.9 mi
- Lake Treman4.1 mi
- Ithaca Reservoir4.1 mi
- Salmon Creek5.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
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.
Cayuga Inlet fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cayuga Inlet?+
Cayuga Inlet is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Tompkins County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cayuga Inlet get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Cayuga Inlet peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cayuga Inlet?+
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 Cayuga Inlet?+
Cayuga Inlet is a stream in Tompkins County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.