Herkimer County · stream · order 4 river · ~114 cfs typical
Spruce Creek
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Spruce Creek is a stream in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 18, 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
76°
62°
7 mph
25%
Fri
Overcast
81°
60°
9 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
83°
61°
6 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 730 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 90 | 12" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 13.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Middle Sprite Creek0.6 mistocked Apr 25, 2026
- Ransom Creek2.8 mi
- Sprite Creek2.2 mi
- Little Sprite Creek2.2 mi
- Kyser Lake3.2 mi
- Dolgeville Reservoir3.4 mi
- Bacon Brook3.8 mi
- Moose Creek4.0 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.
Spruce Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Spruce Creek?+
Spruce Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on Apr 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Spruce Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at Spruce Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Spruce 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 Spruce Creek?+
Spruce Creek is a stream in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.