Eighteenmile Creek fish stocking

Boston, Erie County, New York

Last stocked
Oct 2025
about 12 months ago
Fish, last 12 months
10,000
1 stocking
Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead

Eighteenmile Creek in Boston, Erie County, New York was last stocked in October 2025 with 10,000 rainbow trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 141,880 fish in 20 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in March, April, and October.

2026 stocking plan

From NYSDEC's published season plan. Plans can change because of weather and hatchery conditions.

WhenSpeciesFishSize
— 2026Brown Trout5012–15 inches
— 2026Brown Trout3909– 10 inches
— 2026Rainbow Trout5,2009– 10 inches

When Eighteenmile Creek gets fish

Total fish stocked in each month, all years shown on this page combined.

Stocking history

New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.

2025 · 35,680 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout10,0007.1″
Rainbow Trout5,2509.2″
Brown Trout3909.2″
Brown Trout4014.2″
Steelhead20,0005.6″

2024 · 35,410 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout10,0006.3″
Rainbow Trout5,0009″
Brown Trout4013.8″
Brown Trout3709.5″
Steelhead20,0004.6″

2023 · 35,410 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout10,0006.8″
Rainbow Trout5,0009.7″
Brown Trout3709.5″
Brown Trout4013.6″
Steelhead20,0005.7″

2022 · 35,380 fish

DateSpeciesFishSize
Rainbow Trout10,0007″
Brown Trout34010″
Brown Trout4013″
Rainbow Trout5,0009″
Steelhead20,0005.5″
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Eighteenmile Creek than elsewhere in New York. See the official New York fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Eighteenmile Creek last stocked?

NYSDEC records show Eighteenmile Creek was last stocked in October 2025 (about 12 months ago), with 10,000 rainbow trout.

What fish are stocked in Eighteenmile Creek?

Eighteenmile Creek has been stocked with brown trout, rainbow trout, and steelhead in the years shown here (2022–2025).

When does Eighteenmile Creek usually get stocked?

Most fish have been stocked in March, April, and October. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.

Do I need a license to fish Eighteenmile Creek?

Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Eighteenmile Creek.

Other stocked waters in Erie County

All 20 stocked waters in Erie County →

Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.