Columbia County · stream · order 5 river · ~124 cfs typical
Taghkanic Creek
Stocked 7× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Taghkanic Creek is a stream in Columbia County, New York, stocked with 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
Overcast
75°
64°
10 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
81°
62°
5 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
11 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 11.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,140 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 120 | 13.7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,140 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 240 | 13.1" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Loomis Creek0.4 mi
- Mud Creek0.8 mi
- Mud Creek1.6 mi
- Underhill Pond2.4 mi
- Bell Pond3.4 mi
- Hollowville Creek2.7 mi
- Lilli Pond2.8 mi
- Murderers Creek4.1 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.
Taghkanic Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Taghkanic Creek?+
Taghkanic Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Columbia County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Taghkanic Creek get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2023, stocking at Taghkanic Creek peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Taghkanic 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 Taghkanic Creek?+
Taghkanic Creek is a stream in Columbia 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.