Oak Orchard Creek is a premier fishing destination in Orleans County, New York, flowing from the Oak Orchard swamps in Genesee County through lush landscapes before emptying into Lake Ontario at Point Breeze. This 45-mile waterway is renowned for its exceptional cold-water fishing opportunities and serves as a vital Lake Ontario tributary. The creek flows through the Oak Orchard Creek Marsh—a designated National Natural Landmark covering 600 acres—and features distinctive greenish waters with depths averaging 40 feet and reaching up to 73 feet at its deepest points. The area where Oak Orchard meets Marsh Creek, locally known as the Bridges, creates a unique fishing environment that attracts anglers from across the region. With abundant stocking by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and diverse underwater habitats, Oak Orchard Creek offers some of the most exciting fishing experiences in New York State.