Jefferson County · stream · order 3 river · ~25 cfs typical
Jacobs Creek
Stocked 2× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Jacobs Creek is a stream in Jefferson County, New York, stocked with Brook 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
78°
64°
9 mph
20%
Fri
Overcast
80°
63°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
68°
9 mph
14%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 460 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 660 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Staplin Creek0.4 mi
- Freeman Creek3.4 mi
- Rutland Lake3.6 mi
- Kelsey Creek5.1 mi
- Gulf Stream6.5 mi
- Denning Creek8.1 mi
- Felts Mills Creek8.1 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Philomel Creek7.6 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.
Jacobs Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jacobs Creek?+
Jacobs Creek is stocked with Brook Trout in Jefferson County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Jacobs 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 Jacobs Creek?+
Jacobs Creek is a stream in Jefferson 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.