Essex County · stream · order 5 river · ~375 cfs typical
East Branch Ausable River
Stocked 20× since 2024 · NYSDEC
East Branch Ausable River is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 18, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
82°
62°
7 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
6 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
67°
5 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 6,360 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 800 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 920 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 7,620 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 1,390 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 740 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 6,300 | 9.25" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 820 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 7,150 | 13.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 1,950 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 740 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 7,010 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 820 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 6,300 | 9" | |
When does East Branch Ausable River get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Ausable River0.0 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Lake Eaton2.9 mi
- Fern Lake4.0 mistocked Jun 1, 2025
- Black Brook3.5 mi
- Black Brook Pond3.7 mi
- Little Black Brook4.0 mi
- Little Mud Pond5.5 mi
- Rocky Branch5.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
East Branch Ausable River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Ausable River?+
East Branch Ausable River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Apr 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Ausable River get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2024, stocking at East Branch Ausable River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Ausable River?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is East Branch Ausable River?+
East Branch Ausable River is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.