Oswego County · stream · order 4 river · ~88 cfs typical
Grindstone Creek
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Grindstone Creek is a stream in Oswego County, New York, stocked with Steelhead — most recently on Apr 1, 2025. 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
76°
61°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
10 mph
14%
Sun
Showers
73°
67°
12 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 4.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Salmon River1.8 mi
- Little Grindstone Creek1.6 mi
- Sage Creek2.2 mi
- Deer Creek2.7 mi
- Little Salmon River2.9 mi
- Little Deer Creek3.5 mi
- Black Hole3.9 mi
- South Pond5.2 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.
Grindstone Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Grindstone Creek?+
Grindstone Creek is stocked with Steelhead in Oswego County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Grindstone 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 Grindstone Creek?+
Grindstone Creek is a stream in Oswego County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.