Area Streams
Limestone Creek
A productive Onondaga County trout stream flowing from DeRuyter Reservoir to Butternut Creek.
Stream Profile
A Central New York Trout Stream
Limestone Creek begins as an outflow of DeRuyter Reservoir and meanders for approximately 25 miles to its confluence with Butternut Creek, which then flows into Chittenango Creek.
A popular trout-fishing destination, the creek is heavily stocked and supports good numbers of wild trout. Brown and brook trout can be found throughout the stream, though brook trout are becoming less common.
Fishing Notes
Access and Habitat
There are 1.75 miles of public fishing rights along Limestone Creek. No official PFR parking areas are available, so anglers use unofficial pull-offs along the stream and can also find parking in the villages of Manlius and Fayetteville. The upper stream is small and brush-lined; below Route 20 it becomes wider and more open. The reach from Route 20 to Fayetteville offers some of the most suitable trout habitat and is a popular fishing area. Most fishing pressure occurs in spring and early summer after the trout are stocked. Limestone Creek may be fished year-round from its mouth to Route 20 with a valid New York State fishing license.