Muskellunge Stocked · 40 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Cassadaga Creek fishing
Cassadaga Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Walleye, Muskellunge, and Rainbow Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about 5.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Northern Pike, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 86
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 4 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9 in
- Elevation
- 1,236 ft
Fish at Cassadaga Creek
Muskellunge Stocked · 40 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last June 2013 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideHow Cassadaga Creek is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
6,370
Fish stocked in 2012
6,410
Fish stocked in 2013
6,280
Fish stocked in 2014
2,390
Fish stocked in 2015
2,390
Fish stocked in 2016
2,490
Fish stocked in 2017
2,370
Fish stocked in 2018
1,900
Fish stocked in 2019
2,260
Fish stocked in 2020
1,790
Fish stocked in 2021
1,700
Fish stocked in 2022
1,850
Fish stocked in 2023
1,850
Fish stocked in 2024
1,960
Fish stocked in 2025
1,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9.8 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 9.8 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 20 | 13.7 in | report |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.8 in | report |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 80 | 14 in | report |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.7 in | report |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.3 in | report |
| October 2020 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2020 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 220 | 8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 370 | 8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12.8 in | report |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 500 | 9 in | report |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 500 | 9 in | report |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 350 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 270 | 9 in | report |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 260 | 9 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 510 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 410 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 9 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 600 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 260 | 9.2 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.2 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 220 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 500 | 8 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 420 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Shore access
- Yes
This point is near the creek's lower end. DEC holds 5.4 miles of public fishing rights easements well upstream, mostly northwest of Sinclairville, where anglers may walk and fish a strip of bank. Look for DEC's public fishing rights signs.
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Common questions
What fish are at Cassadaga Creek?
Fishing Cassadaga Creek usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 40 of 86 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 2 more. Muskellunge was last stocked October 2025, averaging 8.5 in. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2024, averaging 10.9 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2024, averaging 9 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2013, averaging 1.6 in. Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Cassadaga Creek stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 5.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Cassadaga Creek?
Stocked fish average 9 in. Muskellunge average 8.5 in. Brown Trout average 10.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in. Walleye average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Cassadaga Creek?
Shore fishing is available. This point is near the creek's lower end. DEC holds 5.4 miles of public fishing rights easements well upstream, mostly northwest of Sinclairville, where anglers may walk and fish a strip of bank. Look for DEC's public fishing rights signs.