New York
Eighteenmile Creek at Burt
Location Snapshot
Eighteenmile Creek at Burt is a western New York Lake Ontario tributary flowing through the Burt corridor toward Olcott. Rainbow trout and brown trout are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Fair · 61
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 121 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.11 ft
- Water Temperature
- 56.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04219768 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
3 mph S
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 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
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 59°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 56°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Partly cloudy
High 60°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 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
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Fishing Overview
Eighteenmile Creek at Burt is the Niagara County reach from the Route 18 bridge upstream to Burt Dam, a Lake Ontario tributary.
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
Target species
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
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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