West Branch Delaware River

45.4 mi of DEC public fishing rights along its banks.

• Wild-Premier

  Trout, All Year, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

• Wild-Premier

  Trout, April 1 - October 15, Minimum Size Limit - any size, Daily Limit - 1

  Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

• Stocked-Extended

  Trout, April 1 - October 15, Daily Limit - 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12″

  Trout, October 16 - March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial Lures only

From NY DEC's trout stream reach data. Always confirm against the current DEC freshwater fishing regulations before you fish.

18,040 trout stocked in 2026

From NY DEC's stocking schedule, published in weekly batches across the season — not a single-day event.