Stony Creek Fishing Site Temporary Closure April 6th
Summary
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced temporary closure of the Stony Creek Fishing Access Site in Jefferson County beginning April 6, 2026. The closure accommodates a NY DOT bridge replacement project on State Route 3 over Stony Creek. Full public access is expected to resume in late summer 2026.
What changed
NY DEC announced a new temporary closure of the Stony Creek Fishing Access Site in the Town of Henderson, Jefferson County, starting April 6, 2026. The closure is required to allow the NY State Department of Transportation to replace the State Route 3 bridge over Stony Creek, which necessitates relocating the access entrance and modifying site layout to align with new road elevation.
Anglers who previously used this site will need to identify alternative fishing locations for the duration of the closure. DEC has directed users to the Trout Stream Fishing Map on DECinfo Locator and the HuntFishNY app's Tackle Box feature for information on nearby stream fishing opportunities and alternate access points to Stony Creek. The site is anticipated to reopen fully in late summer 2026.
What to do next
- Monitor NY DEC Region 6 for updates on site reopening
- Use alternate fishing locations during closure period
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April 08, 2026
DEC Announces Access Restriction at Stony Creek Fishing Access Site
Temporary Closure to Begin April 6 to Support Bridge Replacement
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of the Stony Creek Fishing Access Site (FAS) in the Town of Henderson, Jefferson County, to accommodate a New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) bridge replacement project.
DOT is replacing the bridge on State Route 3 over Stony Creek, adjacent to the DEC Stony Creek FAS. As part of this work, the site will temporarily close beginning April 6 to allow for relocation of the access entrance and modifications to the site layout to align with the new State Route 3 elevation.
Full public access is anticipated to resume in late summer 2026 and the site will remain open during the remainder of the bridge replacement and road realignment project.
Anglers are encouraged to explore other nearby stream fishing opportunities during the site closure. Information on alternative fishing locations can be found on the popular Trout Stream Fishing Map on DECinfo Locator. There, anglers can access information on stocking, regulations, and public access to streams, including alternative access to Stony Creek. Links to the Trout Stream Fishing Map and a User Guide are available on DEC's website.
Anglers can also use their smart phones to find trout fishing opportunities around the state by accessing the Tackle Box feature in DEC’s HuntFishNY app. The Tackle Box provides one-stop-shopping for information on access sites, stocking, regulations and more. Information on how to download the app can be found on DEC’s website. Anglers are encouraged to check out these valuable resources when planning their next fishing trip.
For questions or updates about the closure please contact DEC Region 6 at information.R6@dec.ny.gov.
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