Stockport Creek facts for kids
Stockport Creek is a small river, about 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers) long. It flows into the famous Hudson River in New York State. You can find it in the town of Stockport.
This creek starts where two other creeks meet: Kinderhook Creek and Claverack Creek. This meeting point is close to the village of Stockport. Stockport Creek then flows west and joins the Hudson River. This happens right at the edge of Stockport town. For about one mile (1.6 kilometers) from where it meets the Hudson River, Stockport Creek is tidal. This means its water level goes up and down with the ocean tides, just like the Hudson River itself.
History of Stockport Creek
Long ago, this creek had a different name. People called it Major Abrams (Staats) Kill. It was named after an early settler from a time when New York was called New Netherlands. This was a Dutch colony that existed before it became part of the United States.
Fish and Wildlife
Stockport Creek is very important for many fish. A three-mile (4.8-kilometer) part of the creek is a special place for fish to lay their eggs. These fish are called anadromous (say: ah-NAD-ruh-mus). This means they live in the ocean but swim up rivers to lay their eggs.
Some of the anadromous fish that use Stockport Creek include:
- Blueback Herring
- Alewife
- Striped Bass
- American Shad
- White Perch
- Smelt
- Atlantic Sturgeon
- Shortnose Sturgeon
Some of these fish travel even further upstream to lay eggs. They go into Kinderhook Creek and Claverack Creek. The muddy areas and shallow waters near the mouth of Stockport Creek are also great places for young fish to grow. They are like a nursery for baby fish. Older fish, like Striped Bass, also come here to find food. You can also find many Smallmouth Bass living in Stockport Creek.
Creeks that Join Stockport Creek
Stockport Creek is formed by the joining of two other creeks:
