Erie County · stream · order 5 river · ~658 cfs typical
Tonawanda Creek
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Tonawanda Creek is a stream in Erie County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 25, 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
80°
60°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
61°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
10 mph
38%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 20 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 60 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.8" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.8" | |
When does Tonawanda Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Ellicott Creek0.3 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Twomile Creek1.5 mi
- Bull Creek3.2 mi
- Gala Water6.2 mi
- Cayuga Creek5.4 mi
- Scajaquada Creek6.6 mi
- Swan Lake (historical)6.6 mi
- Woods Creek5.5 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.
Tonawanda Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tonawanda Creek?+
Tonawanda Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Erie County, New York, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Tonawanda Creek get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Tonawanda Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda Creek?+
Tonawanda Creek is a stream in Erie County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.