Essex County · stream · order 5 river · ~142 cfs typical
The Branch
The 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
Overcast
80°
61°
7 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
6 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
65°
5 mph
76%
→ 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
- Palmer Pond0.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Proctor Pond1.9 mi
- Carey Marsh3.0 mi
- Black Brook2.9 mi
- Big Marsh Pond2.7 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Stevens Pond2.3 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Johnson Pond2.5 mi
- Hatch Pond2.9 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.
The Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish The 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 The Branch?+
The Branch is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.