Lime Lake Outlet, the northern outlet of Lime Lake (yes, there is a small southern outlet), meanders through swamps, woodlands, and open fields for a mere 5.12 miles before flowing into Elton Creek in Delevan. The stream has a gravel bottom, very good water quality, and lots of overhanging bank cover. Much of the stream east of Route 16 is too brushy for fly fishing but is good for bait and spin fishing; open water more suitable for fly fishing is found after the stream flows under Route 16 and is immediately joined by McKinstry Creek, which at least doubles the flow of Lime Lake Outlet. Though rather short and heavily fished, this stream provides some of the best wild trout fishing in western New York. 

Lime Lake Outlet is no longer stocked due to the high numbers of wild trout found here. DEC assessments of this stream show that it has one of the highest biomasses of wild trout in western New York; only Wiscoy Creek, Clear Creek (Ellington), Elm Creek, and possibly Clear Creek (Arcade) equal or surpass it. For a summary of the DEC's 2020 survey of this stream, see Technical Brief under Links.

Wild rainbow trout and brown trout are found throughout this stream, and both species grow to quite respectable size. There are usually more browns than rainbows here, but because rainbows are easier to catch than the more wary browns, expect to hook three or four rainbows for every brown. The brown trout, however, are bigger, sometimes much bigger, and very occasionally some lucky angler will land an 18- to 20-inch brown trout from this stream. This stream also used to have a resident population of wild brook trout, but based on recent trout population surveys, they are no longer found here. However, a small tributary of Lime Lake Outlet is known to still hold a few wild brookies.  

In addition to trout, Lime Lake Outlet also has a surprising number of species you wouldn't expect in a high-quality trout stream. During a trout population survey performed on this stream in 2022, the DEC captured several black crappies and largemouth bass, which undoubtedly managed to get into the stream from Lime Lake.  

To ensure public access to this stream, the DEC has purchased 4.4 miles of public fishing rights along this stream (that's 86 percent of the stream!), from just north of Lime Lake to the village of Delevan. Fisherman parking areas are located on Route 16, 1.4 miles north of Lime Lake (the map pin is located here), and on Regan Street in Delevan. For additional information and a map from the DEC, see Links.

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