Herkimer County · stream · order 5 river · ~34 cfs typical
Sterling Creek
Sterling Creek is a stream in Herkimer 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
Drizzle
78°
64°
9 mph
29%
Fri
Mostly clear
84°
62°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
6 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Burch Creek1.1 mi
- State Barge Canal1.3 mistocked Aug 1, 2023
- Pratt Creek1.4 mi
- Knapp Brook1.6 mi
- Bridenbecker Creek2.3 mi
- Ferguson Creek2.4 mi
- Wood Creek2.5 mi
- Moyer Creek3.2 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.
Sterling Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sterling 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 Sterling Creek?+
Sterling Creek is a stream in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.