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Putnam Creek

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New York, United States

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Brook trout

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Brook trout

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Putnam Creek is a stream located in Essex County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

43°53′11.7″N 73°32′15.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Putnam Creek, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Chain pickerel as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

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Good

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Regulations for

43°53′11.7″N 73°32′15.4″W
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the Putnam Creek is a stream located in Essex County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°53′11.7″N 73°32′15.4″W
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