Putnam County · reservoir · 764 acres
West Branch Reservoir
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
West Branch Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Rain
74°
66°
10 mph
55%
Fri
Clear
79°
63°
5 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
7 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,550 | 6.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 4,460 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 7.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 4,550 | 8.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 4,000 | 5" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,340 | 6.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 4,250 | 8.9" | |
When does West Branch Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April and May.
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Lake Gleneida1.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Dixon Lake1.3 mi
- Long Pond1.5 mi
- Horse Pound Brook2.1 mi
- Lake Casse2.3 mi
- Lockwood Pond1.8 mi
- Barrett Pond2.0 mi
- Wixon Pond2.2 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.
West Branch Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Reservoir?+
West Branch Reservoir is stocked with Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Putnam County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at West Branch Reservoir peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Reservoir?+
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 Reservoir?+
West Branch Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.