Tompkins County · stream · order 5 river · ~161 cfs typical
Fall Creek
Stocked 10× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Fall Creek is a stream in Tompkins County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Rain
75°
67°
10 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
83°
63°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
11 mph
20%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 18 | Brook Trout | 1,440 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 280 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 2,290 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brook Trout | 450 | 6.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 14.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 930 | 10.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,270 | 9.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 1,310 | 9.8" | |
When does Fall Creek get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Cayuga Inlet0.1 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Cascadilla Creek0.6 mi
- Six Mile Creek0.9 mi
- Beebe Lake1.8 mi
- Buttermilk Creek3.0 mi
- Lake Treman4.2 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.
Fall Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fall Creek?+
Fall Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Tompkins County, New York, most recently on Apr 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Fall Creek get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking at Fall Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Fall 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 Fall Creek?+
Fall Creek is a stream in Tompkins County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.