Trout Fishing in Western New York
Trout Streams
DEC Region 9 has an abundance of stream trout fishing opportunities. These streams can be divided into two categories: stocked streams and wild trout streams. Links to a separate list of waters in each category can be found at the right. These lists provide information on trout species present, stream location and available public access.
Stocked Trout Ponds and Lakes
In DEC Region 9, several ponds and lakes are stocked with trout each spring. Trout fishing is best on these ponds and lakes in the spring. These waters also support warm-water fish populations such as bass, perch and sunfish which provide good fishing in the summertime. In the following pages you will find a list of stocked ponds and lakes in the region with trout species present, applicable regulations and acreage.
