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Sterling Creek

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New York, United States

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Freshwater drum

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Walleye

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Freshwater drum

19 in · 7 lb 2 oz

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General info

Sterling Creek is a stream located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Freshwater drum.

Location

43°06′0.1″N 75°04′45.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Sterling 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

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43°06′0.1″N 75°04′45.9″W
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Hamilton College

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Springfield Center

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Fort Plain

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FAQ about Sterling Creek fishing

the Sterling Creek is a stream located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°06′0.1″N 75°04′45.9″W
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