Cortland County · stream · order 3 river · ~28 cfs typical
Merrill Creek
Merrill Creek is a stream in Cortland County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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
81°
58°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
63°
9 mph
12%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
66°
11 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Jennings Creek2.4 mi
- Page Brook3.6 mi
- Dean Pond3.5 mi
- Dudley Creek3.6 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Whitney Point Lake4.4 mi
- Miller Brook3.8 mi
- Otselic River5.0 mistocked Apr 4, 2026
- Hunts Creek4.2 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.
Merrill Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Merrill 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 Merrill Creek?+
Merrill Creek is a stream in Cortland County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.