Madison County · stream · order 5 river · ~432 cfs typical
Chittenango Creek
Stocked 56× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Chittenango Creek is a stream in Madison County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 18, 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
83°
62°
11 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
88°
63°
10 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
66°
8 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 2,130 | 9" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 640 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 640 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 2,130 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 640 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 2,130 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 160 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 20 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 80 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 640 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 20 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 160 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 260 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 2,130 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 220 | 9.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 420 | 9.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,110 | 9.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 420 | 13.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 10.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 400 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 420 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 220 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,110 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 13.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 2,010 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.6" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 290 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,520 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 290 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 180 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 2,010 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 9.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 290 | 9.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 2,010 | 9.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.8" | |
When does Chittenango Creek get stocked?
Going by 56 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Scriba Creek4.3 mi
- Dakin Creek4.4 mi
- Black Creek4.2 mi
- Limestone Creek5.6 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Oneida Lake4.4 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Butternut Creek5.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Volmer Creek4.6 mi
- Kibbie Lake6.1 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.
Chittenango Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chittenango Creek?+
Chittenango Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Madison County, New York, most recently on May 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chittenango Creek get stocked?+
Going by 56 records since 2024, stocking at Chittenango Creek peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chittenango 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 Chittenango Creek?+
Chittenango Creek is a stream in Madison County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.