Erie County · stream · order 5 river · ~203 cfs typical
Buffalo Creek
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Erie County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead — most recently on Mar 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
Overcast
79°
59°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
60°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
67°
14 mph
43%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 430 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Cayuga Creek0.1 mistocked Apr 4, 2026
- Slate Bottom Creek1.7 mi
- Cazenovia Creek2.1 mi
- South Branch Smoke Creek4.6 mi
- Smoke Creek5.7 mi
- Swan Lake (historical)5.6 mi
- Buffalo River5.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Rush Creek6.3 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.
Buffalo Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Buffalo Creek?+
Buffalo Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead in Erie County, New York, most recently on Mar 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Buffalo Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Buffalo Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek?+
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Erie County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.