Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Ellicott Creek fishing
Ellicott Creek fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Rock Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Carp, and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Carp, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- March 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.3 in
- Elevation
- 565 ft
Fish at Ellicott Creek
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Ellicott Creek is stocked
Buffalo River (9.9 mi) and Cayuga Creek (11.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Buffalo River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,250
Fish stocked in 2012
1,250
Fish stocked in 2013
1,250
Fish stocked in 2014
990
Fish stocked in 2015
1,250
Fish stocked in 2016
1,250
Fish stocked in 2017
1,250
Fish stocked in 2018
1,090
Fish stocked in 2019
1,250
Fish stocked in 2020
940
Fish stocked in 2021
610
Fish stocked in 2022
710
Fish stocked in 2023
710
Fish stocked in 2024
710
Fish stocked in 2025
740
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 70 | 14.2 in | report |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 9.9 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.8 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.6 in | report |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 9.7 in | report |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 640 | 9 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 60 | 14.1 in | report |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 940 | 8.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,090 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 8.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Tonawanda
- Shore access
- Yes
This point is the creek's mouth in Tonawanda. Erie County's Ellicott Creek Park (1 Ellicott Creek Dr.) near the mouth lists fishing and a canoe launch. Upstream in Williamsville, Erie County lists Island and Glen parks as shore fishing sites on the creek.
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About Ellicott Creek
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Common questions
What fish are at Ellicott Creek?
Fishing Ellicott Creek usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 9.1 in. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 13.7 in. Rock Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Carp, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ellicott Creek stocked?
Last stocked March 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at Ellicott Creek?
Stocked fish average 10.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Brown Trout average 13.7 in.
How do you get on Ellicott Creek?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Tonawanda. This point is the creek's mouth in Tonawanda. Erie County's Ellicott Creek Park (1 Ellicott Creek Dr.) near the mouth lists fishing and a canoe launch. Upstream in Williamsville, Erie County lists Island and Glen parks as shore fishing sites on the creek.
Which lakes near Ellicott Creek were stocked more recently?
Buffalo River (9.9 mi) and Cayuga Creek (11.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Buffalo River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.