Stream / River · Erie
Elton Creek
Official trout-water information for Elton Creek in Erie, New York.
CountyErie
RegionDEC Region 9 - Western 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
- Mapped location
- 42.50745, -78.49208
- Waterbody type evidence
- official managed-stream layer
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
Management
1 documented reach
From confluence with Cattaraugus Creek upstream to Route 16 in Delevan
Length: 4.40 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 3rd week in March
Published reach total: 4,170 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: 40
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