Cortland County · stream · order 3 river · ~13 cfs typical
Smith Brook
Smith Brook is a stream in Cortland 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
Overcast
79°
58°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
8 mph
4%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
64°
13 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Mosquito Creek0.1 mi
- Trout Brook2.3 mi
- East Branch Tioughnioga River3.4 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- West Branch Tioughnioga River3.4 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Albright Creek4.7 mi
- Haights Creek5.6 mi
- Otter Creek4.6 mi
- Dry Creek4.6 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.
Smith Brook fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smith 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 Smith Brook?+
Smith Brook is a stream in Cortland County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.