Cattaraugus County · stream · order 5 river · ~180 cfs typical
Ischua Creek
Stocked 8× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Ischua Creek is a stream in Cattaraugus County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 25, 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
72°
56°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
80°
58°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
62°
9 mph
27%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 490 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Brook Trout | 4,020 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 186 | 14" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 11.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 90 | 14" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 6,810 | 10.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 780 | 13.7" | |
When does Ischua Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in March.
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
- Oil Creek0.0 mi
- Gull Brook0.4 mi
- Millers Pond3.4 mi
- Wolf Run5.0 mi
- Vee Pond4.7 mi
- Cuba Lake Outlet5.2 mi
- Olean Creek6.7 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Haskell Creek7.2 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.
Ischua Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ischua Creek?+
Ischua Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cattaraugus County, New York, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ischua Creek get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2024, stocking at Ischua Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ischua 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 Ischua Creek?+
Ischua Creek is a stream in Cattaraugus County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.