Stream / River · Cattaraugus
Forks Creek
Official trout-water information for Forks Creek in Cattaraugus, New York.
CountyCattaraugus
RegionDEC Region 9 - Western New York
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
2current plan records
14stocking history records
1documented reach
0access evidence records
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 42.23596, -78.61306
- Town
- Great Valley
- Waterbody type evidence
- official managed-stream layer; official managed-stream or public-access source
- Published planned total
- 360 trout
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
Management
1 documented reach
From Martin Road upstream to Farm to Market Road
Length: 3.10 miles
Classification: Stocked
Documented trout: Brown Trout
Stocking schedule: 1st week in April
Published reach total: 360 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: 39
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- April - first week320 troutBrown TroutTown: Great ValleyPublished size: 9 - 10 inches
- April - first week40 troutBrown TroutTown: Great ValleyPublished size: 12 -15 inches
Published history
- 20112,110 troutBrown Trout
- 20122,220 troutBrown Trout
- 20131,810 troutBrown Trout
- 20142,180 troutBrown Trout
- 20152,140 troutBrown Trout
- 20162,160 troutBrown Trout
- 20172,060 troutBrown Trout
- 20182,170 troutBrown Trout
- 20192,220 troutBrown Trout
- 20201,180 troutBrown Trout
- 20211,230 troutBrown Trout
- 20221,230 troutBrown Trout
- 20231,230 troutBrown Trout
- 20241,240 troutBrown Trout
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