New York
Eighteenmile Creek at Burt
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 593 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.39 ft
- Water Temperature
- 72.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04219768 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 62°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 57°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 58°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage EIGHTEENMILE CREEK AT BURT NY (04219768). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: water temperature (00010), streamflow (00060), and gage height (00065). This destination is the Burt / Newfane / Lake Ontario tributary reach (Mouth to Burt Dam). It is not Erie County Eighteenmile Creek.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Eighteenmile Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Western Lake Ontario tributary steelhead / brown trout fishery at Burt Dam. Analog: oak-orchard-creek / cattaraugus-creek. Not Erie County Eighteenmile Creek.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown trout are a primary Great Lakes tributary target at Burt.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Steelhead are the primary Burt Dam / Eighteenmile migratory target.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Niagara County Lake Ontario tributary from the mouth to Burt Dam.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Fisherman's Park at Burt Dam and Niagara County tributary public access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
DEC Great Lakes tributary stocking supports steelhead and brown trout. Confirm current NYSDEC stocking.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Great Lakes tributary seasonal rules apply Mouth to Burt Dam. This is not Erie County Eighteenmile Creek.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Niagara, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Niagara
DEC Region
9
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary
Regulation Scope
Eighteenmile Creek at Burt / Mouth to Burt Dam
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC Great Lakes tributary special regulations apply from Route 18 to Burt Dam. Confirm current seasonal gear and harvest rules.
Target Species
Steelhead, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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