Tioga County · stream · order 5 river · ~96 cfs typical
West Branch Owego Creek
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
West Branch Owego Creek is a stream in Tioga County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Mar 18, 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
Drizzle
74°
65°
11 mph
41%
Fri
Mostly clear
83°
61°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
11 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 240 | 12" | |
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | 1,960 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 220 | 14.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,940 | 9.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 220 | 13.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,850 | 9.8" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,850 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.6" | |
When does West Branch Owego Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Owego Creek0.0 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Doolittle Creek1.9 mi
- Holden Pond2.1 mi
- Catatonk Creek3.3 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Owego Reservoir4.0 mi
- Hoyt Creek3.2 mi
- Owego Creek5.2 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Alexander Lake4.9 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 Owego Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Owego Creek?+
West Branch Owego Creek is stocked with Brown Trout in Tioga County, New York, most recently on Mar 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Owego Creek get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at West Branch Owego Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Owego Creek?+
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 Owego Creek?+
West Branch Owego Creek is a stream in Tioga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.