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.