Essex County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
West Inlet
West Inlet 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
73°
59°
7 mph
17%
Sat
Overcast
76°
62°
5 mph
13%
Sun
Showers
68°
62°
6 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
- Elk Lake1.3 mi
- East Inlet1.6 mi
- Lillian Brook1.7 mi
- Nellie Brook2.2 mi
- Dix Pond1.9 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Stillwater Inlet2.3 mi
- Shanty Brook2.7 mi
- Upper Ausable Lake2.5 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 Inlet fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Inlet?+
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 Inlet?+
West Inlet is a stream in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.