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Flat Creek

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New York, United States

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Yellow bullhead

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Flat Creek is a stream located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel and Yellow bullhead.

Location

42°56′57.7″N 74°58′8.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Flat 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 Chain pickerel as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length
Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

42°56′57.7″N 74°58′8.8″W
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Cities nearby

German Flatts

2.6 miles away

Ilion

5.6 miles away

East Herkimer

5.7 miles away

Richfield Springs

6.7 miles away

Little Falls

8.7 miles away

Springfield Center

9.3 miles away

West Winfield

12.1 miles away

Schuyler Lake

12.2 miles away

Middleville

13.1 miles away

Clayville

14.3 miles away

Dolgeville

14.5 miles away

Unadilla Forks

14.9 miles away

Fly Creek

15.9 miles away

Chadwicks

16.2 miles away

Salisbury Center

16.3 miles away

Utica

16.5 miles away

Fort Plain

17.3 miles away

Cooperstown

17.4 miles away

New Hartford

17.5 miles away

Burlington Flats

18.1 miles away

New York Mills

19.4 miles away

Marcy

19.9 miles away

Cold Brook

20.4 miles away

Waterville

20.8 miles away

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FAQ about Flat Creek fishing

the Flat Creek is a stream located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°56′57.7″N 74°58′8.8″W
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