Tompkins County · stream · order 4 river · ~53 cfs typical
Virgil Creek
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Virgil Creek is a stream in Tompkins County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 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
74°
64°
9 mph
43%
Fri
Overcast
81°
60°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
10 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 390 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 390 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,280 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 13.8" | |
When does Virgil Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mill Creek0.3 mi
- Egypt Creek2.2 mi
- Beaver Creek4.3 mi
- Dryden Lake5.3 mi
- Mud Pond5.5 mi
- Webster Brook7.4 mi
- Beebe Lake7.0 mi
- Ithaca Reservoir8.1 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.
Virgil Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Virgil Creek?+
Virgil Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Tompkins County, New York, most recently on Apr 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Virgil Creek get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Virgil Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Virgil 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 Virgil Creek?+
Virgil Creek is a stream in Tompkins County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.