Steelhead Stocked · 25 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 5.3 in · 25 plants
Steelhead species guideEighteenmile Creek fishing
Eighteenmile Creek fishing is stocked with Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon on a river section. Also recorded: Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 4.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Chinook Salmon
- Plants on record
- 62
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Elevation
- 244 ft
Fish at Eighteenmile Creek
Steelhead Stocked · 25 plants · last April 2025 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 24 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 3.4 in · 24 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 13 plants · last March 2025 Last stocked March 2025 · avg 3.5 in · 13 plants
Coho Salmon species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Atlantic Salmon Confirmed present 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideEighteenmile Creek is particularly significant because large concentrations of Coho and Chinook salmon and brown trout migrate from Lake Ontario into the creek each fall. Steelhead also migrate into Eighteen Mile Creek during the fall and between late February and April. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Eighteenmile Creek is stocked
Lake Ontario (0.2 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
171,750
Fish stocked in 2012
116,300
Fish stocked in 2013
171,200
Fish stocked in 2014
182,200
Fish stocked in 2015
163,580
Fish stocked in 2016
174,950
Fish stocked in 2017
137,010
Fish stocked in 2018
126,030
Fish stocked in 2019
102,910
Fish stocked in 2020
141,390
Fish stocked in 2021
150,890
Fish stocked in 2022
146,050
Fish stocked in 2023
165,830
Fish stocked in 2024
284,063
Fish stocked in 2025
177,710
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.7 in | report |
| April 2025 | Steelhead | 17,000 | 5.8 in | report |
| March 2025 | Coho Salmon | 22,500 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 106,353 | 3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Steelhead | 17,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| April 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 138,210 | 3.5 in | report |
| March 2024 | Coho Salmon | 22,500 | 2.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Steelhead | 17,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 126,330 | 3.8 in | report |
| March 2023 | Coho Salmon | 22,500 | 5.58 in | report |
| April 2022 | Steelhead | 17,000 | 5.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 113,600 | 3.5 in | report |
| March 2022 | Coho Salmon | 15,450 | 2.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| April 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 111,390 | 3.6 in | report |
| April 2021 | Steelhead | 7,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| March 2021 | Coho Salmon | 22,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| October 2020 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 111,390 | 3.4 in | report |
| April 2020 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2019 | Coho Salmon | 39,540 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 53,370 | 3.6 in | report |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.8 in | report |
| October 2018 | Coho Salmon | 14,100 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 2018 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 29,550 | 3.3 in | report |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 6,500 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 5,280 | 4.4 in | report |
| November 2017 | Coho Salmon | 27,200 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.6 in | report |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 32,710 | 3.1 in | report |
| April 2017 | Steelhead | 6,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| November 2016 | Coho Salmon | 30,750 | 4.66 in | report |
| May 2016 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.2 in | report |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 6,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2015 | Coho Salmon | 22,290 | 4.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Steelhead | 2,480 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 2.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 4,610 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 105,100 | 3.2 in | report |
| April 2014 | Steelhead | 6,500 | 4.9 in | report |
| October 2013 | Coho Salmon | 30,000 | 4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 6.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 67,100 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 42,200 | 3.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 4.9 in | report |
| October 2011 | Coho Salmon | 30,000 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Steelhead | 3,500 | 6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 67,490 | 3.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 66,710 | 3.2 in | report |
| April 2011 | Steelhead | 4,050 | 4.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Olcott
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms, cleaning station
This point is the mouth at Olcott Harbor, where the Town of Newfane Marina off W. Main St. has a hard-surface ramp, restrooms and a fish-cleaning station. DEC lists public stream access from the mouth to Burt Dam, 2.2 miles, mainly via the town's Fisherman's Park at the dam on Lockport Olcott Road.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Eighteenmile Creek
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Common questions
What fish are at Eighteenmile Creek?
Fishing Eighteenmile Creek usually means Steelhead: Steelhead accounts for 25 of 62 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon and one more. Steelhead was last stocked April 2025, averaging 5.3 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked April 2025, averaging 3.4 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked March 2025, averaging 3.5 in. Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Eighteenmile Creek stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 4.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Eighteenmile Creek?
Stocked fish average 4.2 in. Steelhead average 5.3 in. Chinook Salmon average 3.4 in. Coho Salmon average 3.5 in.
How do you get on Eighteenmile Creek?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Olcott. Facilities include restrooms and cleaning station. This point is the mouth at Olcott Harbor, where the Town of Newfane Marina off W. Main St. has a hard-surface ramp, restrooms and a fish-cleaning station. DEC lists public stream access from the mouth to Burt Dam, 2.2 miles, mainly via the town's Fisherman's Park at the dam on Lockport Olcott Road.
Which lakes near Eighteenmile Creek were stocked more recently?
Lake Ontario (0.2 mi) was stocked more recently.