Essex County · stream · order 3 river · ~23 cfs typical
West Branch Goodnow River
West Branch Goodnow River 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
Fog
76°
58°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Rain
78°
56°
5 mph
6%
Sun
Showers
68°
62°
7 mph
78%
→ 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
- Goodnow Flowage0.9 mi
- Bates Pond1.3 mi
- Otter Pond1.3 mi
- Fifth Lake2.0 mi
- Sixth Lake2.0 mi
- Fourth Lake2.3 mi
- Goodnow Pond2.4 mi
- Seventh Lake2.3 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 Goodnow River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Goodnow 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 Goodnow River?+
West Branch Goodnow River is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.