Stream / River · Ulster
Rochester Creek
Official trout-water information for Rochester Creek in Ulster, New York.
CountyUlster
RegionDEC Region 3 - Lower Hudson Valley
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusWild-Quality
0current plan records
9stocking history records
1documented reach
0access evidence records
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 41.82026, -74.27261
- Town
- Rochester
- Drainage basin
- Lower Hudson River
- Water-quality standards
- A(TS)
- Waterbody type evidence
- official managed-stream layer; official managed-stream or public-access source
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
Management
1 documented reach
From the confluence with Rondout Creek upstream to confluence with Mettacahonts Creek
Length: 6.80 miles
Classification: Wild-Quality
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: 13
Stocking
Published stocking information
Published history
- 2011450 troutBrown Trout
- 2012520 troutBrown Trout
- 2013440 troutBrown Trout
- 2014510 troutBrown Trout
- 2015500 troutBrown Trout
- 2016510 troutBrown Trout
- 2017490 troutBrown Trout
- 2018510 troutBrown Trout
- 2019520 troutBrown Trout
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12″
Catch-and-release regulation
Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only