Stream / River · Cortland

East Branch Tioughnioga River

Official trout-water information for East Branch Tioughnioga River in Cortland, New York.

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CountyCortland
RegionDEC Region 7 - Central New York
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
8current plan records
15stocking history records
5documented reaches
0access evidence records

Location and source context

Waterbody overview

Towns
Cortlandville, Cuyler, Homer, Truxton
Drainage basin
Susquehanna River
Water-quality standards
C, C(T), C(TS)
Waterbody type evidence
official managed-stream layer; official managed-stream or public-access source
Published planned total
5,000 trout

Classification

Designations and characteristics

Designations

  • Planned Spring Stocking
  • Recent Actual Stocking
  • Stocked
  • Trout Spawning Standard
  • Trout Water Standard

Characteristics

  • Protected Water
  • Road Access Stocking
  • Trout Spawning Standard
  • Trout Water Standard

Fishery

Documented trout

  • Brown Trout

Management

5 documented reaches

From the downstream end of Yaman Park in Cortland upstream to Loring Crossing bridge

Length: 1.50 miles

Classification: Stocked

Documented trout: Brown Trout

Stocking schedule: 3rd week in April

Published reach total: 1,090 trout

Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.

Management-plan page: 32

From 1.2 miles downstream of State Route 13 upstream to 1.0 miles upstream of State Route 13

Length: 2.30 miles

Classification: Stocked

Documented trout: Brown Trout

Stocking schedule: 3rd week in April

Published reach total: 1,420 trout

Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.

Management-plan page: 32

From 0.75 miles downstream of East River Crossing Road upstream to East Homer Crossing Road

Length: 2.50 miles

Classification: Stocked

Documented trout: Brown Trout

Stocking schedule: 3rd week in April

Published reach total: 1,720 trout

Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.

Management-plan page: 32

From 0.5 miles downstream of Youngs Crossing Rd upstream to 0.5 miles upstream of Youngs Crossing Rd

Length: 1.10 miles

Classification: Stocked

Documented trout: Brown Trout

Stocking schedule: 3rd week in April

Published reach total: 680 trout

Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.

Management-plan page: 32

Bells Mills Road

Length: 0.20 miles

Classification: Stocked

Documented trout: Brown Trout

Reach flags: Road-access stocking

Stocking schedule: 3rd week in April

Published reach total: 90 trout

Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.

Management-plan page: 32

Stocking

Published stocking information

Current plans and schedules

  • April - third week 980 trout Brown Trout Town: Cortlandville Published size: 9 - 10 inches
  • April - third week 220 trout Brown Trout Town: Truxton Published size: 12 -15 inches
  • April - third week 80 trout Brown Trout Town: Cuyler Published size: 9 - 10 inches
  • April - third week 1,540 trout Brown Trout Town: Homer Published size: 9 - 10 inches
  • April - third week 10 trout Brown Trout Town: Cuyler Published size: 12 -15 inches
  • April - third week 1,880 trout Brown Trout Town: Truxton Published size: 9 - 10 inches
  • April - third week 110 trout Brown Trout Town: Cortlandville Published size: 12 -15 inches
  • April - third week 180 trout Brown Trout Town: Homer Published size: 12 -15 inches

Published history

  • 2011 5,966 trout Brown Trout
  • 2012 5,520 trout Brown Trout
  • 2013 4,550 trout Brown Trout
  • 2014 5,260 trout Brown Trout
  • 2015 5,230 trout Brown Trout
  • 2016 5,260 trout Brown Trout
  • 2017 5,070 trout Brown Trout
  • 2018 5,320 trout Brown Trout
  • 2019 5,390 trout Brown Trout
  • 2020 5,990 trout Brown Trout
  • 2021 5,150 trout Brown Trout
  • 2022 5,150 trout Brown Trout
  • 2023 5,150 trout Brown Trout
  • 2024 4,700 trout Brown Trout
  • 2025 4,910 trout Brown Trout

Regulations

Reach-specific notes

Harvest regulation

Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"

Catch-and-release regulation

Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

Harvest regulation

Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"

Catch-and-release regulation

Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

Harvest regulation

Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"

Catch-and-release regulation

Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

Harvest regulation

Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"

Catch-and-release regulation

Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

Harvest regulation

Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"

Catch-and-release regulation

Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only