Chautauqua County · stream · order 4 river · ~62 cfs typical
Chautauqua Creek
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Chautauqua Creek is a stream in Chautauqua County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Steelhead — most recently on Oct 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°
65°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
70°
11 mph
46%
Sun
Showers
75°
67°
17 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 25,000 | 5.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 25,000 | 4.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with rainbow trout → · All New York waters with steelhead →
Nearby waters
- Freelings Creek0.9 mi
- Little Chautauqua Creek2.6 mi
- Minton Reservoir3.3 mi
- Kent Reservoir3.2 mi
- Bournes Creek3.3 mi
- Walker Creek6.7 mi
- Big Inlet8.6 mi
- Slippery Rock Creek8.8 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.
Chautauqua Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chautauqua Creek?+
Chautauqua Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Steelhead in Chautauqua County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chautauqua Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Chautauqua Creek peaks in March and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua Creek?+
Chautauqua Creek is a stream in Chautauqua County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.