Erie County · stream · order 6 river · ~605 cfs typical
Buffalo River
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Buffalo River is a stream in Erie County, New York, stocked with Steelhead — most recently on Apr 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
81°
63°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
89°
66°
9 mph
27%
Sun
Rain
77°
66°
9 mph
81%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Scajaquada Creek3.6 mi
- Swan Lake (historical)3.6 mi
- Gala Water3.9 mi
- Cazenovia Creek3.3 mi
- Smoke Creek4.8 mi
- South Branch Smoke Creek5.2 mi
- Rush Creek6.2 mi
- Buffalo Creek5.0 mistocked Mar 1, 2025
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 River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Buffalo River?+
Buffalo River is stocked with Steelhead in Erie County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo River?+
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 River?+
Buffalo River is a stream in Erie County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.