Orange County · stream · order 5 river · ~86 cfs typical
Rutgers Creek
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Rutgers Creek is a stream in Orange County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 25, 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
77°
66°
11 mph
31%
Fri
Mostly clear
83°
64°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
9 mph
18%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 320 | 9" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 8.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 20 | 11.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 170 | 11" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,550 | 9.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pochuck Creek0.7 mi
- Wawayanda Channel2.7 mi
- Catlin Creek3.2 mi
- Indigot Creek3.5 mi
- Quaker Creek2.9 mi
- Art Fords Lake3.0 mi
- Louemma Lake4.2 mi
- Lockenhurst Pond3.5 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.
Rutgers Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rutgers Creek?+
Rutgers Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Orange County, New York, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rutgers Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Rutgers Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rutgers 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 Rutgers Creek?+
Rutgers Creek is a stream in Orange County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.