Steelhead Stocked · 15 plants · last March 2025 Last stocked March 2025 · avg 5.1 in · 15 plants
Steelhead species guideWalnut Creek fishing
Walnut Creek fishing has Steelhead on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
- Last stocked
- March 2025
- Steelhead
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 5.1 in
- Elevation
- 571 ft
Fish at Walnut Creek
Steelhead Stocked · 15 plants · last March 2025 How Walnut Creek is stocked
Cattaraugus Creek (2.3 mi), Canadaway Creek (11.2 mi), and Eighteenmile Creek (15.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cattaraugus Creek is also stocked with Steelhead, Canadaway Creek is also stocked with Steelhead, and Eighteenmile Creek is also stocked with Steelhead.
Fish stocked in 2011
11,560
Fish stocked in 2012
10,000
Fish stocked in 2013
10,000
Fish stocked in 2014
10,000
Fish stocked in 2015
5,000
Fish stocked in 2016
5,000
Fish stocked in 2017
10,000
Fish stocked in 2018
10,000
Fish stocked in 2019
8,750
Fish stocked in 2020
5,000
Fish stocked in 2021
5,000
Fish stocked in 2022
5,000
Fish stocked in 2023
5,000
Fish stocked in 2024
5,000
Fish stocked in 2025
5,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| March 2024 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.6 in | report |
| March 2023 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.7 in | report |
| March 2022 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.5 in | report |
| March 2021 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| March 2020 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 6 in | report |
| March 2019 | Steelhead | 8,750 | 4.9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5.1 in | report |
| April 2017 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 2016 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.8 in | report |
| April 2015 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 4.9 in | report |
| April 2014 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 4.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 4.7 in | report |
| March 2012 | Steelhead | 10,000 | 5 in | report |
| April 2011 | Steelhead | 11,560 | 4.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Silver Creek
- Shore access
- Yes
A Lake Erie steelhead stream. DEC lists 7.7 fishable miles from the mouth at Silver Creek up to the falls below Route 39 in Forestville. Public access is at a Village of Silver Creek park, and other sections are private land. DEC notes very limited public access overall.
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Common questions
What fish are at Walnut Creek?
Fishing Walnut Creek usually means Steelhead. All 15 plants on record are Steelhead. Steelhead was last stocked March 2025, averaging 5.1 in.
When is Walnut Creek stocked?
Last stocked March 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at Walnut Creek?
Steelhead stocked at Walnut Creek average 5.1 in.
How do you get on Walnut Creek?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Silver Creek. A Lake Erie steelhead stream. DEC lists 7.7 fishable miles from the mouth at Silver Creek up to the falls below Route 39 in Forestville. Public access is at a Village of Silver Creek park, and other sections are private land. DEC notes very limited public access overall.
Which lakes near Walnut Creek were stocked more recently?
Cattaraugus Creek (2.3 mi), Canadaway Creek (11.2 mi), and Eighteenmile Creek (15.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cattaraugus Creek is also stocked with Steelhead, Canadaway Creek is also stocked with Steelhead, and Eighteenmile Creek is also stocked with Steelhead.