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Forks Creek

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New York, United States

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Top fish species at Forks Creek

Brown trout
Brown trout
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12 in · 2 lb

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Forks Creek is a stream located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout.

Location

42°15′1.1″N 78°34′9.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Forks Creek, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Brown trout as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brown trout

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

For fishing in streams:

Excellent

Salmo trutta

Regulations for

42°15′1.1″N 78°34′9.4″W
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FAQ about Forks Creek fishing

the Forks Creek is a stream located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°15′1.1″N 78°34′9.4″W
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The most common species in the Forks Creek are:
  • Brown trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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