Brown Trout Stocked · 48 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Elton Creek fishing
Elton Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- March 2024
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 48
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,277 ft
Fish at Elton Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 48 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideHow Elton Creek is stocked
East Branch Cazenovia Creek (17.8 mi) and Mansfield Creek (18.1 mi) were stocked more recently. East Branch Cazenovia Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Mansfield Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,320
Fish stocked in 2012
2,420
Fish stocked in 2013
2,030
Fish stocked in 2014
2,380
Fish stocked in 2015
2,170
Fish stocked in 2016
2,350
Fish stocked in 2017
2,270
Fish stocked in 2018
2,370
Fish stocked in 2019
2,420
Fish stocked in 2020
2,530
Fish stocked in 2021
1,600
Fish stocked in 2022
3,900
Fish stocked in 2023
3,900
Fish stocked in 2024
3,910
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,550 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 360 | 13.7 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.8 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 3,550 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 350 | 13.5 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 3,550 | 9 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,440 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.3 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 470 | 9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.1 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 150 | 9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 960 | 9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 750 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 890 | 9 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 180 | 9 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,150 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 870 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,130 | 9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 830 | 9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,070 | 9 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 860 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.6 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,120 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 860 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,110 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 860 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 180 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,140 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 730 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 950 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 150 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 890 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,150 | 8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 850 | 9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.2 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,100 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Delevan
- Shore access
- Yes
This point is the mouth at Cattaraugus Creek. DEC holds 5.4 miles of public fishing rights banks along Elton Creek, with angler parking off Delevan-Elton Road near Elton and a municipal access on Mill Street in Delevan. Look for DEC's PFR signs to confirm you are on an easement.
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Common questions
What fish are at Elton Creek?
Fishing Elton Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 48 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2024, averaging 10.2 in. Rainbow Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Elton Creek stocked?
Last stocked March 2024. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at Elton Creek?
Brown Trout stocked at Elton Creek average 10.2 in.
How do you get on Elton Creek?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Delevan. This point is the mouth at Cattaraugus Creek. DEC holds 5.4 miles of public fishing rights banks along Elton Creek, with angler parking off Delevan-Elton Road near Elton and a municipal access on Mill Street in Delevan. Look for DEC's PFR signs to confirm you are on an easement.
Which lakes near Elton Creek were stocked more recently?
East Branch Cazenovia Creek (17.8 mi) and Mansfield Creek (18.1 mi) were stocked more recently. East Branch Cazenovia Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Mansfield Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.