South Branch Eighteenmile Creek fishing

South Branch Eighteenmile Creek fishing: not stocked since April 2017. It was stocked with Steelhead on a river section.

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Last stocked
April 2017
Steelhead
Plants on record
6
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.7 in
Elevation
644 ft

Fish at South Branch Eighteenmile Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Steelhead Stocked · 6 plants · last April 2017

Last stocked April 2017 · avg 4.7 in · 6 plants

Steelhead species guide

How South Branch Eighteenmile Creek is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2015.

Fish stocked in 2011

23,130

Fish stocked in 2012

20,000

Fish stocked in 2013

20,000

Fish stocked in 2014

20,000

Fish stocked in 2016

20,000

Fish stocked in 2017

20,000

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2017Steelhead20,0004.6 inreport
April 2016Steelhead20,0004.8 inreport
April 2014Steelhead20,0004.6 inreport
April 2013Steelhead20,0004.8 inreport
March 2012Steelhead20,0004.9 inreport
April 2011Steelhead23,1304.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Hamburg
Shore access
Yes

This point is where the South Branch meets Eighteen Mile Creek inside Erie County's Eighteen Mile Creek Park, open for fishing and hiking. Angler parking is on South Creek Road, and DEC holds a short public fishing rights easement on the South Branch just upstream of the park.

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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 South Branch Eighteenmile Creek?

Fishing South Branch Eighteenmile Creek usually means Steelhead. All 6 plants on record are Steelhead. Steelhead was last stocked April 2017, averaging 4.7 in.

When is South Branch Eighteenmile Creek stocked?

Not stocked since April 2017. No plants recorded in 2015.

How big are the fish stocked at South Branch Eighteenmile Creek?

Steelhead stocked at South Branch Eighteenmile Creek average 4.7 in.

How do you get on South Branch Eighteenmile Creek?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Hamburg. This point is where the South Branch meets Eighteen Mile Creek inside Erie County's Eighteen Mile Creek Park, open for fishing and hiking. Angler parking is on South Creek Road, and DEC holds a short public fishing rights easement on the South Branch just upstream of the park.

Which lakes near South Branch Eighteenmile Creek were stocked more recently?

Eighteenmile Creek (3.6 mi), Buffalo River (12.4 mi), Cayuga Creek (13.2 mi), and Buffalo Creek (13.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Eighteenmile Creek is also stocked with Steelhead, Buffalo River is also stocked with Steelhead, Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Steelhead, and Buffalo Creek is also stocked with Steelhead.

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