Madison County · stream · order 4 river · ~39 cfs typical
Payne Brook
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Payne Brook is a stream in Madison County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Overcast
78°
59°
9 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
8 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
65°
13 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 350 | 9" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 40 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 350 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 14.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 330 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kingsley Brook0.1 mi
- Mud Pond1.4 mi
- Earlville Lake1.9 mi
- Taylor Lake2.5 mistocked May 1, 2023
- Stone Mill Brook2.9 mi
- Lebanon Reservoir2.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Stone Mill Pond3.0 mi
- Seymour Pond3.0 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.
Payne Brook fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Payne Brook?+
Payne Brook is stocked with Brown Trout in Madison County, New York, most recently on Apr 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Payne Brook get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Payne Brook peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Payne Brook?+
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 Payne Brook?+
Payne Brook is a stream in Madison County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.