New York
Oak Orchard Creek
Location Snapshot
Oak Orchard Creek is a Lake Ontario tributary with a strongly migratory coldwater fishery. The principal supported targets are rainbow trout and Chinook salmon, with coho salmon and brown trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
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, 12:00 PM–3:00 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
- 452 CFS
- Gage Height
- 16.27 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 0422018610 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
41°F
Wind
7 mph NE
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 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 8 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 57°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 56°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 39°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 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
Oak Orchard Creek is a Lake Ontario tributary, from Waterport Dam downstream to the power lines above the Route 18 bridge.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Oak Orchard 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
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Canonical species: Rainbow Trout
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
Oak Orchard Creek Lake Ontario Seasonal Tributary Rules.
From the first power lines that are 1.9 miles upstream (south) of the Route 18 bridge upstream to Waterport Dam.
Lake Ontario tributary seasonal gear and hours restrictions apply September 1–March 31 on this lower regulated reach.
- Upstream
- Waterport Dam.
- Downstream
- First power lines 1.9 miles upstream (south) of the Route 18 bridge.
- Season
- September 1–March 31: fishing from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise is prohibited.
- Methods
- Seasonal gear rules including single-hook and gap restrictions, free-swinging hooks, and related leader/weight rules as listed on the Great Lakes tributaries page.
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral anadromous streamer family. Not a salmonfly Hatch calendar.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for fly-presented salmon/steelhead water.
- Soft hackleGeneral swing-style family. Not an insect emergence claim.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Orleans, 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
Orleans
DEC Region
8
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary
Regulation Scope
Oak Orchard Creek / Lake Ontario tributary reaches.
Regulation Summary
Great Lakes and tributaries special regulations apply on Oak Orchard Creek.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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