Lewis County · stream · order 3 river · ~30 cfs typical
West Branch Deer River
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
West Branch Deer River is a stream in Lewis County, New York, stocked with Brook 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
74°
61°
9 mph
16%
Fri
Overcast
76°
60°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
80°
63°
8 mph
21%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 320 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sears Pond3.3 mi
- Edick Creek3.5 mi
- Denning Creek4.1 mi
- Cobb Creek6.0 mi
- Alder Bed Pond7.8 mi
- Mud Creek7.2 mi
- Slide Creek8.4 mi
- Grunley Creek6.6 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.
West Branch Deer River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Deer River?+
West Branch Deer River is stocked with Brook Trout in Lewis County, New York, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Deer River?+
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 West Branch Deer River?+
West Branch Deer River is a stream in Lewis 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.