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Zoar Valley

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Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County

This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.

Inactive Location / Place

What does it mean when a location/place is inactive?

When a location is deemed as 'inactive', the location may be inaccessible to the public.

Example A

A place of business may be inactive as we were informed that the business is closed until further notice.

Example B

A location may have had an access road washed away or it is under construction or deemed as dangerous to the public.

Free Fishing Day in NY!

Steelhead from the Cattaraugus Creek

The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!

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Lime Lake

Aerial view of lime lake
A small lake located in Machias, NY right next to Route 16.

Free Fishing Day in NY!

Boys fishing at New Albion Lake

The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!

Dates

Case Lake

Fisherman enjoying Case Lake
A great small lake to go fishing or paddling!

Zoar Valley - Valentine Flats

Fishing in Zoar Valley
Valentine Flats parking area offers a trail to an overlook or a steep trail down into the gorge of Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

Harwood Lake

Kayaker at Harwood Lake
Harwood Lake is a small lake in the town of Farmersville, NY.

New Albion Lake

Fishing at New Albion Lake
A small lake off of Mosher Hollow Road in the town of New Albion, NY.

Guide for Steelhead Fishing in Cattaraugus Creek

Cattaraugus Creek offers over 34 miles of steelhead angling opportunities from Lake Erie to the Springville Dam. A portion of the stream and its lower tributaries are on Seneca Nation of Indian Lands, so if you plan to fish there, you will need a license for the Reservation.