Cayuga County · stream · order 4 river · ~41 cfs typical
Big Salmon Creek
Big Salmon Creek is a stream in Cayuga County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
76°
65°
11 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
83°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
11 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Salmon Creek0.0 mi
- Locke Creek4.2 mi
- Salmon Creek6.7 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Taughannock Creek6.6 mi
- Willow Creek7.3 mi
- Trumansburg Creek6.7 mi
- Hemlock Creek6.2 mi
- Cold Spring Branch8.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Salmon Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Salmon Creek?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Salmon Creek?+
Big Salmon Creek is a stream in Cayuga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.