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Fishing regulations at Butternut Creek, NY
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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 May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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For fishing in streams:
- throughout April 1 - Oct 15, open
- throughout Oct 16-Mar 31, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations
For Pepacton Reservoir: Ice fishing prohibited ● Trout, April 1 through October 15, Minimum Length-15", Daily Limit-2 fish, with only 1 over 21" ● NYCDEP Access Permit required. See https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/region-4-regulations
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FAQ about Butternut Creek fishing
- Brown trout - 55 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brook trout - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- White sucker - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- @danielle-cobb reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Triple6ix reported a nice Brown trout.
- @jakevossler reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @peytonrupracht reported a nice Brown trout.
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