Sugar Creek is a major tributary of Canaseraga Creek (Upper Section), which it joins near the south end of Poags Hole Road. This stream averages 10 to 12 feet in width and has a predominantly cobble and gravel bottom with some areas of bedrock, especially in the downstream sections. Much of this stream is surrounded by woodlands, which provide some bank cover, but most sections seem to have little overhanging vegetation. Sugar Creek has excellent water quality and flow and is fishable all trout season. The stream supports a small population of wild brown trout, and a 6-mile-long section is stocked with brook trout. A 1,600-foot section of the stream flows through the Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area, providing public access. (The map pin is located on the DEC parking area just south of the stream). Public access is also assumed to be available in the stocked section. 

Blacknose dace are abundant in parts of this stream (see photos), and they are a major source of food for trout. And as with trout, these small fish thrive only in cool, clean water. See Links for how to tie a blacknose dace fly. 

In addition to fishing in a very rustic setting, Sugar Creek offers great opportunities for creek walking and photography. All of the stream between the crossing of Canaseraga Road and the junction with Canaseraga Creek flows through private property, but it's worth getting permission to hike here, as several beautiful waterfalls are located along this section of the stream (see photos).

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A link to an associated resource (Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area) will be added soon.

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