Steelhead Stocked · 19 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 5.2 in · 19 plants
Steelhead species guideEast Branch Twelvemile Creek fishing
East Branch Twelvemile Creek fishing is stocked with Steelhead and Chinook Salmon on a river section. Also recorded: Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Northern Pike, and Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Steelhead
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.9 in
- Elevation
- 244 ft
Fish at East Branch Twelvemile Creek
Steelhead Stocked · 19 plants · last April 2025 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 3 plants · last May 2019 Last stocked May 2019 · avg 3.6 in · 3 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Confirmed present 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideHow East Branch Twelvemile Creek is stocked
Lake Ontario (6.2 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
8,670
Fish stocked in 2012
7,500
Fish stocked in 2013
7,500
Fish stocked in 2014
10,500
Fish stocked in 2015
7,440
Fish stocked in 2016
10,500
Fish stocked in 2017
28,000
Fish stocked in 2018
28,000
Fish stocked in 2019
53,380
Fish stocked in 2020
18,000
Fish stocked in 2021
6,380
Fish stocked in 2022
6,380
Fish stocked in 2023
6,380
Fish stocked in 2024
6,380
Fish stocked in 2025
6,380
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.8 in | report |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.1 in | report |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.3 in | report |
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 6,380 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2020 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Steelhead | 10,500 | 4.6 in | report |
| May 2019 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.7 in | report |
| May 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 35,380 | 3.6 in | report |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 10,500 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 10,000 | 3.4 in | report |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 10,500 | 4.6 in | report |
| May 2017 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 10,000 | 3.8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Steelhead | 10,500 | 4.4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 10,500 | 4.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 7,440 | 5.2 in | report |
| April 2014 | Steelhead | 10,500 | 4.6 in | report |
| April 2013 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 5.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Steelhead | 7,500 | 4.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Steelhead | 8,670 | 4.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Wilson
- Shore access
- Yes
This point is the creek's mouth at Wilson Harbor. DEC Public Fishing Rights easements run from the mouth up to Braley Road, about 4 miles of bank marked with PFR signs; other stretches are private. Wilson-Tuscarora State Park also gives bank access near the mouth.
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Nearest lakes
Public land at East Branch Twelvemile Creek
East Branch Twelvemile Creek is 0.4 miles outside the edge of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at East Branch Twelvemile Creek?
Fishing East Branch Twelvemile Creek usually means Steelhead: Steelhead accounts for 19 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Steelhead was last stocked April 2025, averaging 5.2 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 2019, averaging 3.6 in. Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is East Branch Twelvemile Creek stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at East Branch Twelvemile Creek?
Stocked fish average 4.9 in. Steelhead average 5.2 in. Chinook Salmon average 3.6 in.
How do you get on East Branch Twelvemile Creek?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Wilson. This point is the creek's mouth at Wilson Harbor. DEC Public Fishing Rights easements run from the mouth up to Braley Road, about 4 miles of bank marked with PFR signs; other stretches are private. Wilson-Tuscarora State Park also gives bank access near the mouth.
Which lakes near East Branch Twelvemile Creek were stocked more recently?
Lake Ontario (6.2 mi) was stocked more recently.