Essex County · stream · order 3 river · ~20 cfs typical
Rocky Branch
Rocky Branch is a stream in Essex County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Drizzle
79°
62°
7 mph
33%
Fri
Drizzle
81°
64°
8 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
85°
66°
7 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Otis Brook0.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Lake Eaton2.9 mi
- Little Black Brook4.1 mi
- Big Brown Brook4.1 mi
- Lewis Brook3.8 mi
- Black Brook4.8 mi
- Madden Brook5.0 mi
- Clements Pond4.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
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.
Rocky Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rocky Branch?+
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 Rocky Branch?+
Rocky Branch is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.