Genesee County · stream · order 5 river · ~218 cfs typical
Oatka Creek
Stocked 29× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Oatka Creek is a stream in Genesee County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 11, 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°
64°
9 mph
8%
Fri
Overcast
84°
61°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
65°
10 mph
15%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 210 | 12" | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 1,760 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 210 | 12" | |
| Apr 25 | Brown Trout | 2,480 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 190 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 1,610 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 1,760 | 9" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 300 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 210 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 1,760 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 555 | 1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,450 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 280 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,550 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,450 | 9.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 14.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,450 | 9.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 2,340 | 9.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,340 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 1,038 | 10.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 850 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,570 | 9.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 13.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 2,340 | 9.5" | |
When does Oatka Creek get stocked?
Going by 29 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Honeoye Creek3.7 mi
- Log Pond4.6 mi
- Mill Creek4.6 mi
- Grant Pond5.2 mi
- Black Creek5.5 mi
- Rush Reservoir4.4 mi
- Horseshoe Pond6.2 mi
- Blue Pond4.6 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.
Oatka Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oatka Creek?+
Oatka Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Genesee County, New York, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oatka Creek get stocked?+
Going by 29 records since 2024, stocking at Oatka Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oatka 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 Oatka Creek?+
Oatka Creek is a stream in Genesee County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.