Lewis County · stream · order 5 river · ~134 cfs typical
Otter Creek
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Otter Creek is a stream in Lewis County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 18, 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
Partly cloudy
81°
60°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
10 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
65°
10 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 780 | 9" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 90 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 80 | 14.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 770 | 9.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,480 | 10.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 13.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- House Creek1.2 mi
- Whetstone Creek1.5 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Douglass Creek2.4 mi
- Independence River2.3 mi
- Roaring Brook2.2 mi
- Fish Creek3.7 mi
- Harvey Creek4.2 mi
- Rainbow Creek4.6 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.
Otter Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Otter Creek?+
Otter Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Lewis County, New York, most recently on May 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Otter Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Otter Creek peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Otter 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 Otter Creek?+
Otter Creek is a stream in Lewis County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.