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Common Carp
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Lake Trout
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American Eel
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Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County Fishing
A New York stream in Schoharie County and Montgomery County.
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The Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County, the overview
The Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County, a stream, crosses Schoharie County and Montgomery County on its way downstream. The closest village or town is Esperance, roughly 3 miles off.
There are 1 active gauge along the channel. Boats can go in at 4 launches.
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1USGS gauges
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NYS Hydrography flowlines, DEC trout stream and Public Fishing Rights layers, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Sport fish in the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
This list for the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County joins DEC stream listings, trout reaches, stocking files and records; it is not a full survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Rivers and Streams, trout reaches, stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Flow
How fast the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County is running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 120 cfs, 0.96 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 5:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville NY.
Access
Public fishing rights and launches on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
- Schoharie Crossing State Historic Sitehard surface ramp, parking: 30 spaces (dec park field), Montgomery County
- Public Launch on Schoharie Creek near Esperancehand launch, parking: 10 car and 0 car-trailer spaces, Montgomery County
- Public Launch on Schoharie Creek near Central Bridge (north)hand launch, parking: 15 car and 0 car-trailer spaces, Schoharie County
- Public Launch on Schoharie Creek near Central Bridge (south)hand launch, parking: 8 car and 0 car-trailer spaces, Schoharie County
DEC launch, angler parking and fishing site layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
Fish you can take home from the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Statewide DEC rows apply on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County, except where a reach or county rule says otherwise.
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026), retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026. All New York limits.
Nearby
The Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County neighborhood
Neighboring lakes of the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
- Mariaville Lake9 miles
- Thompsons Lake17 miles
- Collins Lake18 miles
- Peck Lake23 miles
Bait and tackle stops for the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
- Traina's Fishing & Tackle, Inc.bait and tackle shop, Berne, 13 miles
- Arrowhead Marina and RV Parkmarina, Schenectady, 15 miles
- Mohawk Harbor Marinamarina, Schenectady, 19 miles
- Harnish Outdoor Supplysporting goods store, Gloversville, 19 miles
- Water's Edge Marinamarina, Schenectady, 19 miles
Overnight options close to the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
- Amsterdam11 miles
- Cobleskill12 miles
- Middleburgh14 miles
- Hagaman14 miles
Streams to try after the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
- Cayadutta Creek15 miles
- Panther Creek18 miles
- Vly Creek20 miles
- Canajoharie Creek20 miles
the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County and the counties it spans
- Schoharie County
- Montgomery County
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Fish ID
The fish of Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County, pictured one by one
Photo: Dezidor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: hug_78, CC BY 2.0
Answers
Things to know before casting on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
Which county lines does the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County flow past?
Head for Schoharie County and Montgomery County.
Does DEC count wild trout in the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County?
No trout reach covers it.
What does the latest reading on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County show?
The 1 USGS gauge report in the flow band.
Where does a canoe or boat slide into the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County?
4 launches, Public Launch on Schoharie Creek near Esperance for one.
What goes home in the cooler from the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County?
Only statewide rules apply.
Is a New York license required on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
Where do anglers on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County get worms?
Traina's Fishing & Tackle, Inc., roughly 13 miles from the mapped point.
Which sport fish does DEC tie to the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County?
DEC records name smallmouth bass, walleye and common carp.
Which New York village sits by the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County?
On the Census list Esperance is nearest, some 3 miles off.
Spend a New York morning on the Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County
Check the gauge and the reach rules before you go.