Westchester County · stream · order 5 river · ~169 cfs typical
East Branch Croton River
Stocked 40× since 2024 · NYSDEC
East Branch Croton River is a stream in Westchester County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
Rain
75°
67°
9 mph
52%
Fri
Clear
80°
62°
5 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 1,690 | 9" | |
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 12" | |
| Apr 25 | Rainbow Trout | 1,660 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 1,690 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 1,660 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,310 | 7.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 7.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 12.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,310 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,310 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 11.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 11.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 11.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 8.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,310 | 8.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 11.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 11.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 8.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 8.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 11.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 11" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 11" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9.1" | |
When does East Branch Croton River get stocked?
Going by 40 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Croton River0.0 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Middle Branch Croton River1.6 mi
- Croton Falls Reservoir1.7 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Holly Stream2.1 mi
- Titicus Reservoir2.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Titicus River2.3 mi
- Lake Gilead3.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Lake Hawthorne3.2 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 Croton River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Croton River?+
East Branch Croton River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Westchester County, New York, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Croton River get stocked?+
Going by 40 records since 2024, stocking at East Branch Croton 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 Croton 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 Croton River?+
East Branch Croton River is a stream in Westchester County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.