Onondaga County · stream · order 4 river · ~94 cfs typical
Butternut Creek
Stocked 17× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Butternut Creek is a stream in Onondaga County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — 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
79°
64°
10 mph
15%
Fri
Overcast
84°
62°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
87°
62°
8 mph
18%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 600 | 13.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 450 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,100 | 7.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 900 | 7.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 600 | 13.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 750 | 13" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 7.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 12.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 600 | 12.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 750 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 450 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 900 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 750 | 12.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 900 | 9" | |
When does Butternut Creek get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Limestone Creek1.3 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Round Lake3.7 mi
- Green Lake3.7 mi
- Black Creek3.4 mi
- Bishop Brook4.2 mi
- Cedar Bay4.5 mi
- Pools Brook4.3 mistocked Mar 1, 2025
- Chittenango Creek5.9 mistocked May 18, 2026
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.
Butternut Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Butternut Creek?+
Butternut Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Onondaga County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Butternut Creek get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2024, stocking at Butternut Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Butternut 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 Butternut Creek?+
Butternut Creek is a stream in Onondaga 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.