Muskellunge Stocked · 12 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Olean Creek fishing
Olean Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Muskellunge, and Sauger on a river section. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.7 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 and dusk for Muskellunge, and dawn, day, dusk, and night for Sauger.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,405 ft
Fish at Olean Creek
Muskellunge Stocked · 12 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last March 2020 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Sauger Stocked · 4 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Olean Creek is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
420
Fish stocked in 2012
430
Fish stocked in 2013
400
Fish stocked in 2014
430
Fish stocked in 2015
87,420
Fish stocked in 2016
200,370
Fish stocked in 2017
420
Fish stocked in 2018
50,170
Fish stocked in 2019
180
Fish stocked in 2020
150
Fish stocked in 2021
250
Fish stocked in 2022
1,700
Fish stocked in 2023
6,160
Fish stocked in 2024
250
Fish stocked in 2025
250
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2023 | Sauger | 6,160 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Sauger | 1,700 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.7 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 150 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 180 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Sauger | 50,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 400 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2016 | Muskellunge | 149,800 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Sauger | 50,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Muskellunge | 87,000 | 0.6 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 180 | 9.2 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 150 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 250 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 180 | 8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 250 | 7.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 170 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Olean
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
DEC hand launch for canoes and kayaks off Gile Hollow Road in Hinsdale, about 6 miles north of the City of Olean, with a 5-car lot.
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Common questions
What fish are at Olean Creek?
Fishing Olean Creek usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 12 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Muskellunge was last stocked October 2025, averaging 7.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2020, averaging 8.8 in. Sauger was last stocked June 2023, averaging 1 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Olean Creek stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Olean Creek?
Stocked fish average 7.1 in. Muskellunge average 7.7 in. Brown Trout average 8.8 in. Sauger average 1 in.
How do you get on Olean Creek?
It is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Olean. DEC hand launch for canoes and kayaks off Gile Hollow Road in Hinsdale, about 6 miles north of the City of Olean, with a 5-car lot.