Broome County · stream · order 4 river · ~368 cfs typical
Otselic River
Stocked 18× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Otselic River is a stream in Broome County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 4, 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
75°
63°
9 mph
30%
Fri
Overcast
82°
60°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
9 mph
14%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 10 | 12" | |
| Apr 4 | Brown Trout | 80 | 9" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 210 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 1,720 | 9" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 740 | 12" | |
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | 6,360 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 670 | 14.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 6,300 | 9.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 190 | 14.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 10 | 14.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 80 | 9.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 80 | 9.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 10 | 13.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,620 | 9.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 190 | 13.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 670 | 13.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 9.2" | |
When does Otselic River get stocked?
Going by 18 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Whitney Point Lake0.6 mi
- Page Brook1.4 mi
- Dudley Creek2.6 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Bull Creek3.4 mi
- Merrill Creek5.0 mi
- Ticknor Brook4.3 mi
- Jennings Creek5.8 mi
- Halfway Brook5.4 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.
Otselic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Otselic River?+
Otselic River is stocked with Brown Trout in Broome County, New York, most recently on Apr 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Otselic River get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 2024, stocking at Otselic River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Otselic 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 Otselic River?+
Otselic River is a stream in Broome County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.