Spring 2026 · first stocking
During March
This spring's stocking is finished. DEC publishes next spring's plan in mid-March, and this page updates automatically.
At a glance
- Trout planned
- 1,360
- Species
- Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
- Stockings planned
- 4
- Town
- Hempstead
- Bag limit
- Streams: 5 trout a day, no more than 2 longer than 12 in (April 1 to Oct 15)
Spring 2026 stocking plan
| When | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| During March | Brown Trout | 460 | 12-15 in |
| During March | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 8 in |
| During April | Brown Trout | 120 | 12-15 in |
| During April | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8 in |
From New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's spring stocking data, last checked 2026-11-03. Planned numbers and timing; actual stockings can differ.
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Other stocked waters in Nassau County
- Massapequa ReservoirDuring March
- Oyster Bay Mill PondDuring March
Tips for freshly stocked trout
- Go within a few days of a stocking. Stocked trout are easiest to catch before the crowds thin them out.
- Light line (4–6 lb) and small spinners work almost everywhere. Where bait is allowed, corn, salmon eggs or dough bait are simple and effective.
- DEC stocks most streams just before and after the April 1 harvest opener, so early April is prime time on stocked streams.
- Bring a valid New York fishing license unless you're exempt, and check the rules for this water before you keep fish.