Brown Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Tonawanda Creek fishing
Tonawanda Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Carp, and 3 more. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2011, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass and Crappie.
- Last stocked
- March 2024
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 38
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.5 in
- Elevation
- 564 ft
Fish at Tonawanda Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last March 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last March 2014 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guideAnglers can target Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill/Pumpkinseed. Other species found here include Carp, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Crappie. These fish are accessible from locations such as Veterans Canal Park, West Canal Park, Botanical Gardens Park, and Mayors Park. (www3.erie.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Tonawanda Creek is stocked
Ellicott Creek (0.3 mi), Buffalo River (10 mi), Buffalo Creek (11.6 mi), and Cayuga Creek (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Ellicott Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Buffalo River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Buffalo Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, and Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,080
Fish stocked in 2012
2,150
Fish stocked in 2013
2,050
Fish stocked in 2014
2,170
Fish stocked in 2015
2,000
Fish stocked in 2016
2,010
Fish stocked in 2017
1,930
Fish stocked in 2018
2,020
Fish stocked in 2019
2,060
Fish stocked in 2020
1,760
Fish stocked in 2021
1,330
Fish stocked in 2022
1,330
Fish stocked in 2023
1,330
Fish stocked in 2024
1,340
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 140 | 13.7 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.8 in | report |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.8 in | report |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 130 | 14 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 130 | 13.3 in | report |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 8.1 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.1 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 800 | 9 in | report |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13 in | report |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,060 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 780 | 9 in | report |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12.9 in | report |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,040 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 740 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2017 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.2 in | report |
| March 2017 | Brown Trout | 990 | 9 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 780 | 9.4 in | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.6 in | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,030 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 770 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12.9 in | report |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,030 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 770 | 9.2 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.8 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 650 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.3 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 800 | 8.7 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.4 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,150 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,120 | 9.9 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12.8 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 760 | 8.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Tonawanda
- Facilities
- dock
Erie County lists shore fishing on this Barge Canal reach at Veterans Canal Park, West Canal Park and Mayors Park. Near the mouth in North Tonawanda, the city's Niagara Street kayak launch has a fishing dock, and a small hard-surface ramp for small trailered boats is at Service Drive.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Tonawanda Creek
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Common questions
What fish are at Tonawanda Creek?
Fishing Tonawanda Creek usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 28 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2024, averaging 11.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2024, averaging 8.9 in. Brook Trout was last stocked March 2014, averaging 9 in. Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Tonawanda Creek stocked?
Last stocked March 2024. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2011, most often in March and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Tonawanda Creek?
Stocked fish average 10.5 in. Brown Trout average 11.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.9 in. Brook Trout average 9 in.
How do you get on Tonawanda Creek?
The nearest town is Tonawanda. Facilities include dock. Erie County lists shore fishing on this Barge Canal reach at Veterans Canal Park, West Canal Park and Mayors Park. Near the mouth in North Tonawanda, the city's Niagara Street kayak launch has a fishing dock, and a small hard-surface ramp for small trailered boats is at Service Drive.
Which lakes near Tonawanda Creek were stocked more recently?
Ellicott Creek (0.3 mi), Buffalo River (10 mi), Buffalo Creek (11.6 mi), and Cayuga Creek (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Ellicott Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Buffalo River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Buffalo Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, and Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.