Cayuga County · stream · order 3 river · ~15 cfs typical
Paines Creek
Paines Creek is a stream in Cayuga 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
83°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
68°
9 mph
7%
Sun
Showers
75°
68°
16 mph
83%
→ 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
- Cayuga Lake3.4 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Johnsons Creek3.3 mi
- Sheldrake Creek5.1 mi
- Red Creek4.8 mi
- Canoga Creek8.9 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Woods Mill Pond (historical)7.0 mi
- Yawger Creek10.3 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Big Salmon Creek10.7 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.
Paines Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paines 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 Paines Creek?+
Paines Creek is a stream in Cayuga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.