Cortland County · stream · order 4 river · ~126 cfs typical
West Branch Tioughnioga River
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
West Branch Tioughnioga River is a stream in Cortland County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 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°
62°
9 mph
34%
Fri
Overcast
80°
60°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
9 mph
19%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 230 | 12" | |
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 1,990 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,970 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 14.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,880 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 220 | 0" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 320 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,840 | 9.1" | |
When does West Branch Tioughnioga River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Tioughnioga River0.0 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- Otter Creek1.2 mi
- Dry Creek1.2 mi
- Trout Brook2.0 mi
- Factory Brook2.7 mi
- Mosquito Creek3.3 mi
- Smith Brook3.4 mi
- Cold Brook5.4 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 Tioughnioga River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Tioughnioga River?+
West Branch Tioughnioga River is stocked with Brown Trout in Cortland County, New York, most recently on Apr 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Tioughnioga River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at West Branch Tioughnioga River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Tioughnioga 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 Tioughnioga River?+
West Branch Tioughnioga River is a stream in Cortland County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.