Fishing

The Enchanted Mountains offers anglers plenty of fishing opportunities from 41 access points between 8 public lakes and 22 rivers/streams!

The start of trout season begins with excitement each year in the spring, April 1st. You can also wait for the warm days of summer to cast your line in a quiet, peaceful stream and watch the clouds float along. For the hardier sportsperson, try ice fishing on our lakes during one of those sunny, brilliant wintry days.

Stream and Creek Fishing:

One of our most popular is Cattaraugus Creek, which borders our county on the north, and has been listed in the top 10 Steelhead Fishing sites by fishing magazines. Other creeks that offer great trout fishing include Clear Creek, Ischua Creek, and Mansfield Creek.

A listing is available of the streams in Cattaraugus County that are stocked with trout.

Map and Guide for Steelhead Fishing in Cattaraugus Creek. Or read more about this topic with the Guide to Steelhead Fishing in WNY.

The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County.

Lake Fishing:

Fishing in the lakes of Cattaraugus County can offer year round fun. We have 8 public lakes to choose from!

Fishing Guide for Small Lakes in Cattaraugus County.

Statewide Freshwater Fishing Seasons and Catch Limits.

Stocking:

Our lakes, streams and creeks (over 45 sites!) are stocked with fish raised at the Randolph Fish Hatchery, a division of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Find the Hatchery's Stocking Schedule on NYS Dept of Conservation's site.

Fishing Licenses:

You may need the following fishing licenses before going out fishing on public waters: a New York State Fishing License and/or a Seneca Nation of Indians Fishing License.

Information on NYS Fishing Licenses:

The DEC allows you to purchase online or via phone call.

Want to purchase one in person?

City	Business Name	Street	Zip	Telephone
Allegany	Town of ALLEGANY	52 W Main St	14706	(716) 373-0120
Cattaraugus	Town of NEW ALBION	14 Main St	14719	(716) 257-5677
Conewango Valley	Town of LEON	12195 Leon New Albion Rd	14726	(716) 296-8132
Delevan	Town of YORKSHIRE	82 Main St	14042	(716) 492-1640
East Otto	Town of EAST OTTO	9134 Bowen Rd	14729	(716) 801-5382
Franklinville	Town of FARMERSVILLE	8963 Lake Ave	14737	(716) 676-3030
Franklinville	Town of FRANKLINVILLE	11 Park Square	14737	(716) 676-3077
Frewsburg	Town of SOUTH VALLEY	569 W Perimeter Rd	14738	(716) 354-2015
Great Valley	Town of GREAT VALLEY	4808 Rt 219, PO Box 427	14741	(716) 945-4200
Great Valley	Town of HUMPHREY	4875 Humphrey Rd	14741	(716) 945-4008
Gowanda	Town of PERSIA	8 W Main	14070	(716) 532-4042
Hinsdale	Town of HINSDALE	4129 Rte 16 N	14743	(716) 557-2478
Limestone	Town of CARROLLTON	640 Main St Ste 1	14753	(716) 925-8842
Little Valley	Town of MANSFIELD	7691 Toad Hollow Rd	14755	(716) 257-9288
Little Valley	Town of NAPOLI	4672 Allegany Rd	14755	(716) 938-6836
Little Valley	Town of LITTLE VALLEY	201 Third St	14755	(716) 938-6441
Machias	Machias Outdoors	9703 McKinstry Rd	14101	(716) 353-8700
Machias	Town of MACHIAS	3483 Roszyk Hill Rd	14101	(716) 353-8207
Olean	CITY OF OLEAN	101 E State St	14760	(716) 376-5604
Olean	WAL-MART STORES INC.	1869 Plaza Drive	14760	(716) 373-2781
Olean	WHITETAIL LLC	1102 W State St	14760	(716) 373-2144
Otto	Town of OTTO	9139 Cemetery Hill	14766	(716) 257-3111
Perrysburg	Town of PERRYSBURG	10460 Peckhill Rd	14129	(716) 532-4090
Portville	Town of PORTVILLE	1102 Portville-Olean Rd	14770	(716) 933-6658
Randolph	Town of RANDOLPH	72 Main St	14772	(716) 358-9701
Salamanca	Salamanca City Clerk Office	225 Wildwood Ave, Ste 3	14779	(716) 945-3890
Sandusky	Town of FREEDOM	1188 Eagle St	14133	(716) 492-0961
Steamburg	Town of COLDSPRING	2604 Lebanon Rd	14783	(716) 354-5752
West Valley	Town of ASHFORD	9377 Rte 240	14171	(716) 942-6016

Information on Seneca Nation of Indians Fishing Licenses.

Note: If you are fishing on a Seneca Nation of Indians Reservation you need a SNI Fishing license but you do not need a NYS Fishing License.

Allegany State Park also offers hunting and fishing licenses at the Red House Rental Office located at the Admin Building. Cash or check payments only.

Find other Special Fishing Regulations for Cattaraugus County, including size, daily limits and methods.

Don't have a fishing license?

There are two places to take the family fishing without a license and you pay admission.

Lake Lane Fishing and Hunting Getaway - They offer bass, bullhead, perch, bluegill and various trout.

Fishing Guides

716 Fly Fishing offers options for fishing trips.

Adventure Bound onthefly offers guided fishing trips, can provide equipment, and offers clinics as well.

Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters for steelhead fishing, learning to flyfishing or trout fishing.

Interactive Outdoor Map

Take the places to fish with you using the Cattaraugus County Outdoor Map website.