Brown Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Otter Creek fishing
Otter Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 39
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 10.3 in
- Elevation
- 740 ft
Fish at Otter Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Otter Creek, in Lewis County, New York, is a recognized trout stream. This waterway meanders for a distance of nearly 3 miles from east to west through the middle of the 1,206-acre Otter Creek State Forest. The state forest is specifically named for this trout stream. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Otter Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,830
Fish stocked in 2012
2,960
Fish stocked in 2013
2,140
Fish stocked in 2014
2,870
Fish stocked in 2015
2,870
Fish stocked in 2017
2,770
Fish stocked in 2018
2,900
Fish stocked in 2019
2,950
Fish stocked in 2020
2,490
Fish stocked in 2021
2,080
Fish stocked in 2022
2,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,640
Fish stocked in 2024
1,650
Fish stocked in 2025
850
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 80 | 14.2 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 770 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,480 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 170 | 13.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,480 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.3 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,840 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.4 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,480 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,910 | 7.8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 330 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 400 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,300 | 7.3 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 390 | 8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,260 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,150 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 370 | 8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 390 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,230 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 60 | 9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 190 | 14.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,230 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 390 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2013 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.1 in | report |
| June 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,890 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.7 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 400 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,310 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,200 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 380 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Glenfield
- Shore access
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Otter Creek runs nearly 3 miles through DEC's Otter Creek State Forest in Greig, reached by trails and the Otter Creek and Mikes forest access roads. Lots: Otter Creek Road (30 vehicles) and Eatonville Road (5). Primitive campsites with privies line Otter Creek Road.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Otter Creek?
Fishing Otter Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 39 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 10.3 in.
When is Otter Creek stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Otter Creek?
Brown Trout stocked at Otter Creek average 10.3 in.
How do you get on Otter Creek?
Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is Glenfield. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Otter Creek runs nearly 3 miles through DEC's Otter Creek State Forest in Greig, reached by trails and the Otter Creek and Mikes forest access roads. Lots: Otter Creek Road (30 vehicles) and Eatonville Road (5). Primitive campsites with privies line Otter Creek Road.