Essex County · stream · order 4 river · ~94 cfs typical
Putnam Creek
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Putnam Creek is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — 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
Drizzle
79°
64°
10 mph
33%
Fri
Rain
81°
65°
7 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
7 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 18" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 334 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 700 | 11" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Braisted Brook1.5 mi
- Grant Brook3.3 mi
- Wards Creek4.9 mi
- Grove Brook4.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Buck Mountain Pond4.8 mi
- Potash Brook4.2 mi
- Fivemile Creek5.8 mi
- Hospital Creek5.9 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.
Putnam Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Putnam Creek?+
Putnam Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Putnam Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Putnam Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Putnam 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 Putnam Creek?+
Putnam Creek is a stream in Essex 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.