New York
Oatka Creek at Garbutt
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 375 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.44 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04230500 · 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
62°F
Feels like
63°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
4 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
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 59°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Heavy rain
High 69°F / Low 55°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.37 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 57°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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
USGS streamgage OATKA CREEK AT GARBUTT NY (04230500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). This destination is the Garbutt gauge reach, not the entire Oatka Creek system.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Oatka 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 New York inland trout corridor at the Garbutt USGS gage. USGS 04230500 provides live streamflow and stage. Live water temperature is not currently published.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC stocks brown trout on designated Oatka Creek reaches.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC stocking supports rainbow trout on this gauge reach.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Monroe County freestone trout corridor at the Garbutt gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Oatka Creek County Park, Scottsville parks, and DEC Public Fishing Rights easements. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a verified put-in pin.
Stocking information
DEC stocking supports designated Oatka trout reaches. Confirm current stockings on the official NYSDEC trout stocking map.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current NYSDEC inland trout stream rules before fishing.
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
Monroe, 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
Monroe
DEC Region
8
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Oatka Creek at Garbutt gauge reach
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC inland trout stream regulations apply on designated Oatka Creek reaches. Confirm current Region 8 and inland trout rules before fishing.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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