Steuben County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Maxwell Creek
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Maxwell Creek is a stream in Steuben 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
72°
62°
12 mph
10%
Fri
Overcast
80°
58°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
10 mph
26%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 12,750 | 5.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 12,750 | 4.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Campbell Creek4.5 mi
- Knight Creek4.3 mi
- Fivemile Creek4.9 mi
- Lake Demons4.4 mi
- Goff Creek5.7 mi
- Salmon Creek5.8 mi
- Loucks Pond6.1 mi
- Smith Pond6.4 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.
Maxwell Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Maxwell Creek?+
Maxwell Creek is stocked with Steelhead in Steuben 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 Maxwell 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 Maxwell Creek?+
Maxwell Creek is a stream in Steuben 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.