Cayuga County · stream · order 3 river · ~128 cfs typical
Skaneateles Creek
Stocked 7× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Skaneateles Creek is a stream in Cayuga County, New York, stocked with Rainbow 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
Overcast
83°
60°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
14 mph
7%
Sun
Showers
75°
68°
14 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 4.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 10" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 4.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Weedsport Reservoir2.2 mi
- Muskrat Creek2.2 mi
- Cold Spring Brook2.5 mi
- Cross Lake3.6 mi
- Putnam Brook3.3 mi
- Otter Lake4.5 mi
- Cement Pond3.6 mi
- North Brook4.3 mistocked Apr 18, 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.
Skaneateles Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Skaneateles Creek?+
Skaneateles Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Cayuga County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Skaneateles Creek get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2023, stocking at Skaneateles Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Creek?+
Skaneateles Creek is a stream in Cayuga 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.