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Oatka Creek at Garbutt

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Location Snapshot

Oatka Creek at Garbutt is a western New York limestone-influenced trout stream in the Genesee drainage. Brown trout define the principal coldwater fishery.

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Cautions

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Current Readings

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

45°F

Feels like

39°F

Wind

4 mph NW

Wind gust

5 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this gauge

Last 6 hours

0.00 in

Last 24 hours

0.00 in

Last 48 hours

0.00 in

Little recent rainfall near this river.

Next 24 Hours

  • Tue 10 PM

    Clear

    Temp 43°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Wed 2 AM

    Clear

    Temp 39°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Wed 6 AM

    Fog

    Temp 34°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Wed 10 AM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 42°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Wed 2 PM

    Clear

    Temp 60°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

  • Wed 6 PM

    Clear

    Temp 54°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Fog

    High 63°F / Low 40°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 16 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Fog

    High 62°F / Low 33°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 11 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Overcast

    High 58°F / Low 35°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 15 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Overcast

    High 56°F / Low 37°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 12 mph

Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.

Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.

Weather data: Open-Meteo

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Fishing Overview

Brown trout are stocked in the Oatka Creek at Garbutt, along with rainbow trout.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Oatka Creek.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Natural flow

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning

Stocking information

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
  • Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
  • Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Monroe, New York

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River Details

County

Monroe

DEC Region

8

Management Category

Trout stream

Regulation Scope

Oatka Creek at Garbutt gauge reach.

Regulation Summary

NYSDEC inland trout stream regulations apply on designated Oatka Creek reaches. Confirm current Region 8 and inland trout rules before fishing.

Target Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Oatka Creek at Garbutt. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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