Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk South Branch Cattaraugus Creek fishing
South Branch Cattaraugus Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 1.3 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
- April 2024
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 9.8 in
- Elevation
- 845 ft
Fish at South Branch Cattaraugus Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 2024 Best: dawn, dusk How South Branch Cattaraugus Creek is stocked
Cattaraugus Creek (15.4 mi) and Silver Creek (15.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Cattaraugus Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,020
Fish stocked in 2012
1,060
Fish stocked in 2013
870
Fish stocked in 2014
1,050
Fish stocked in 2015
1,030
Fish stocked in 2016
1,030
Fish stocked in 2017
990
Fish stocked in 2018
1,040
Fish stocked in 2019
1,060
Fish stocked in 2020
900
Fish stocked in 2021
760
Fish stocked in 2022
760
Fish stocked in 2023
760
Fish stocked in 2024
760
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 680 | 10 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 680 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 680 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 80 | 14 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 680 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 80 | 13.1 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.1 in | report |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,060 | 8.5 in | report |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,040 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2017 | Brown Trout | 990 | 9 in | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,030 | 8.5 in | report |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,030 | 8.5 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,050 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 870 | 8 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,060 | 8 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,020 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Persia
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Fee required
- No
This point is the South Branch's mouth in Zoar Valley. DEC's South Branch angler parking area is on Forty Road in the Town of Persia, and a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform sits about 200 feet from that lot. There is no boat launch on this reach.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About South Branch Cattaraugus Creek
The Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area contains hazards associated with rocks, steep slopes, cliffs and swift water. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at South Branch Cattaraugus Creek?
Fishing South Branch Cattaraugus Creek usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 13 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2024, averaging 10.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2024, averaging 9.1 in.
When is South Branch Cattaraugus Creek stocked?
Last stocked April 2024. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at South Branch Cattaraugus Creek?
Stocked fish average 9.8 in. Brown Trout average 10.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in.
How do you get on South Branch Cattaraugus Creek?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Persia. This point is the South Branch's mouth in Zoar Valley. DEC's South Branch angler parking area is on Forty Road in the Town of Persia, and a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform sits about 200 feet from that lot. There is no boat launch on this reach.
Which lakes near South Branch Cattaraugus Creek were stocked more recently?
Cattaraugus Creek (15.4 mi) and Silver Creek (15.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Cattaraugus Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.