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Elk Creek

Official trout-water information for Elk Creek in Otsego, New York.

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CountyOtsego
RegionDEC Region 4 - East Central New York
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
0current plan records
0stocking history records
1documented reach
0access evidence records

Location and source context

Waterbody overview

Drainage basin
Susquehanna River
Water-quality standards
C(TS)
Waterbody type evidence
official managed-stream layer

Classification

Designations and characteristics

Designations

  • Stocked
  • Trout Spawning Standard

Characteristics

  • Protected Water
  • Trout Spawning Standard

Fishery

Documented trout

  • Brown Trout

Management

1 documented reach

From confluence with Schenevus Creek upstream to 0.9 miles upstream of Serafen Road

Length: 6.10 miles

Classification: Stocked

Documented trout: Brown Trout

Stocking schedule: 2nd week in April

Published reach total: 1,340 trout

Agency note: Anglers can fish along stream banks displayed as pink polygons in the stream access layer when activated. Access may also be available at additional locations not shown on this map where fishing permitted signs have been posted.

Management-plan page: 17

Official reach source Official reach source

Regulations

Reach-specific notes

Harvest regulation

Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12"

Catch-and-release regulation

Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only