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Fishing regulations at McKinstry 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 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.
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
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FAQ about McKinstry Creek fishing
- Brown trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @NinjaBoi69 reported a nice Bluegill.
- @NinjaBoi69 reported a nice Bluegill.
- @cphinn44wny15 reported a nice Brown trout.
- @cphinn44wny15 reported a nice Brown trout.
- @cphinn44wny15 reported a nice Brown trout.
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