Trout stocking near Buffalo, NY
3 waters with a page on this site lie within 60 miles of Buffalo in a straight line, nearest first. Each line is the latest stocking NYSDEC reports for that water.
Stocked waters within 60 miles
| Water | County | Distance | Latest stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus Creek | Wyoming County | 29 mi (town of Java) | 462 fish, October 2025 |
| East Koy Creek | Wyoming County | 41 mi (town of Gainesville) | 290 fish, October 2025 |
| Oatka Creek | Genesee County | 46 mi (town of Le Roy) | 555 fish, June 2025 |
Distance is a straight line from the US Census Bureau’s center point for Buffalo to the USGS map point of each lake; for streams, to the center of the town where DEC lists most of the stocking. It is not driving distance.
Source: DEC fish stocking lists (actual), data.ny.gov, pulled Nov 5, 2026. City population: Census Bureau estimate for July 2024 (276,617).