Erie County · stream · order 6 river · ~848 cfs typical
Cattaraugus Creek
Stocked 33× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Cattaraugus Creek is a stream in Erie County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead — most recently on May 4, 2026. 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
77°
63°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
80°
62°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
66°
14 mph
50%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 280 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 280 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 2,740 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 330 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 280 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 280 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 75 | 21.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 9.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 87 | 16.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 7.1" | |
| Oct 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 996 | 8" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 508 | 1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,290 | 8.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 58,400 | 5.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 22.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 6.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 80 | 17.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 11.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,180 | 9.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 14.1" | |
| May 1 | Steelhead | 22,604 | 4.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,580 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,180 | 9.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 57,406 | 4.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,180 | 9.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.7" | |
When does Cattaraugus Creek get stocked?
Going by 33 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and October.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake sturgeon →
Nearby waters
- Silver Creek2.3 mistocked Mar 1, 2025
- Walnut Creek2.3 mistocked Mar 1, 2025
- Muddy Creek4.3 mi
- Delaware Creek6.3 mi
- Silver Creek Reservoir7.4 mi
- Clear Creek6.0 mi
- Big Sister Creek7.6 mi
- Little Sister Creek7.8 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.
Cattaraugus Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cattaraugus Creek?+
Cattaraugus Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead in Erie County, New York, most recently on May 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cattaraugus Creek get stocked?+
Going by 33 records since 2024, stocking at Cattaraugus Creek peaks in April and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus Creek?+
Cattaraugus Creek is a stream in Erie County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.