Dutchess County · stream · order 5 river · ~76 cfs typical
Sprout Creek
Stocked 18× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Sprout Creek is a stream in Dutchess County, New York, stocked with Brown 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
Rain
75°
66°
9 mph
57%
Fri
Clear
81°
63°
5 mph
9%
Sat
Rain
83°
66°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 270 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 2,270 | 9" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 320 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 6.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,250 | 6.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,150 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 20 | 11.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 640 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,570 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,140 | 9" | |
When does Sprout Creek get stocked?
Going by 18 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Wiccopee Creek0.1 mi
- Penneywater Pond1.5 mi
- Whortlekill Creek2.0 mi
- Lake Walton2.8 mi
- Willow Lake2.8 mi
- Gayhead Pond2.5 mi
- Sharp Reservation3.2 mi
- Lake Oniad3.3 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.
Sprout Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sprout Creek?+
Sprout Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Dutchess County, New York, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sprout Creek get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 2023, stocking at Sprout Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sprout 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 Sprout Creek?+
Sprout Creek is a stream in Dutchess 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.