TroutStocking2026 | ECFSC

The DEC sent out a request for assistance with stocking trout in Cayuga Creek and the ECFSC answered.

The volunteer event was coordinated by ECFSC Sergeant at Arms Tom Fischer – sending an email blast to 45 member clubs of the ECFSC. The response was outstanding with Tom’s home club, Lakeshore Sportsmen, providing a large group of helpers. ECFSC Officers and Directors were on site to assist. Several passersby saw the action and jumped in to help.

Connecting a pipe to the fish transport vehicle for a quick release of trout in Cayuga Creek.

Buckets of trout awaiting transport to the creek.

A DEC technician checks out ECFSC President Jack Coad's dumping technique.

ECFSC President Jack Coad keeps a watchful eye on two youthful helpers.

The DEC technician looks like he's about to serve buckets of ice cream.

You can always count on Don Pionessa, one of the ECFSC Directors and Delegate for Depew Rod & Gun.

ECFSC President Jack Coad stocking the waterways.

ECFSC Delegate and Lakeshore President Jim Chase (l) with ECFSC President Jack Coad (c) and ECFSC Teach Me to Fish Co-Chair Tom Fischer (r).

Lake Shore Sportsman's members played an important role with the stocking event.

This couple came for the experience and left with a memory.

2024 Female Youth of the Year Faith helped to load buckets of trout.

A great experience for the entire family.