Cattaraugus on the Fly: Fly Fishing Cattaraugus Creek

Brian Slavinski's Guiding Service

Brian Slavinski - NYS Licensed Outdoor Guide Brian Slavinski has been fly fishing the Western New York region for over twenty-five years. His experiences have led to a vast knowledge of how to fish for trout and salmon using traditional fly fishing techniques. He believes strongly in the quality of the fly fishing experience and knows well all the opportunities that exist for great fly fishing in western New York. His specialty is angling for Salmon, Brown Trout, and Steelhead in all the tributaries of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Using a variety of techniques from the most traditional presentations to regional innovations, Brian will assure you of a memorable day on the stream. Contact Brian at 716-834-4331

Flow Rate Guide

Oatka Creek

2.60 – 2.80 Low Water Flow
2.80 – 3.00 Moderate Flow
3.00 – 3.20 Good Fishing Flow
3.20 – 3.40 Usually on the Rise or Falling
3.40 – 3.60 High Water Flow

Genesee River near Wellsville

100 – 200cfs Summer Flows Low water
200 – 300cfs Summer Flows Good Water
300 – 400cfs Spring Flows Fishable
400 – 500cfs Spring Flows High Water
650cfs + Stay Home

Lower Cattaraugus in Fall

100 – 250cfs Low Water Flow
250 – 400cfs Good Fishing Flow
400 – 650cfs Fishable Flow
650 – 800cfs High Water Flow
800 – 1000cfs Very High Water Flow
1000 – 1200cfs Stay Home Tie Flies

Lower Cattaraugus in Spring

100 – 250cfs Low Water Flow
250 – 400cfs Good Fishing Flow
400 – 650cfs Normal Fishing Flow
650 – 800cfs High Water Flow
800 – 1000cfs Very High Water Flow
1000 – 1200cfs + Screaming Flow Unfishable

Local Weather Forecasts

Buffalo Creek at Gardenville
Canadaway Creek
Cohocton Bath, NY
Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda
Cattaraugus Creek by Silver Creek
Cattaraugus Upper Arcade
Chautauqua Creek
East Koy Creek
Eighteen Mile Creek Hamburg
Eighteen Mile Creek Olcott
Genesee River at Wellsville
Oatka Creek at Garbutt
Salmon River at Altmar, NY
Spring Creek Caledonia
West Branch of Delaware Deposit, NY
Wiscoy Creek

Water Flow Charts

Buffalo Creek at Gardenville
Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda
Cohocton River at Bath NY
Genesee River at Wellsville
Oatka Creek at Garbutt
Salmon River at Pineville NY
West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy NY

Step by Step Knots

Albright Knot
Arbor Knot
Blood Knot
Dropper Loop
Improved Cinch Knot
Nail Knot
Palomar Knot
Perfection Loop
Rapala Loop
Snell Knot
Double Surgeons Knot
Surgeons Loop
Trilene Knot
Uni Knot

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Fly Fishing Cattaraugus Creek

Hit the South Branch of Cattaraugus Creek today. Many of the fish that were in over the last couple of days have dropped back into the Main Branch of Cattaraugus Creek. We decided to hike much of the day. Couldn't resist making a couple of casts on our way back down. Picked up one swinging an Olive Crystal Bugger through a long deep pool. The main branch of Cattaraugus Creek was in decent shape, just started turning a greyish green, should be perfect for the weekend. Beautiful day and a fantastic place to have lunch.

Labels: Cattaraugus Creek

posted by COTF Staff @ 11:25 PM

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