Essex County · stream · order 4 river · ~43 cfs typical
Spruce Mill Brook
Stocked 15× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Spruce Mill Brook is a stream in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown 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
Overcast
81°
65°
6 mph
17%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
7 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
67°
10 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | 890 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 590 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 70 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 580 | 9.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 810 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 560 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 70 | 13.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 810 | 8.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 560 | 9.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 60 | 13.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 7" | |
When does Spruce Mill Brook get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Cold Brook0.8 mi
- Frances Pond3.3 mi
- Church Brook3.1 mi
- Mud Pond3.0 mi
- Black River4.6 mi
- North Branch Boquet River3.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Big Pond4.0 mi
- Long Pond5.2 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.
Spruce Mill Brook fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Spruce Mill Brook?+
Spruce Mill Brook is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Spruce Mill Brook get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2023, stocking at Spruce Mill Brook peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Spruce Mill 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 Spruce Mill Brook?+
Spruce Mill Brook is a stream in Essex 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.