Yates County · stream · order 5 river · ~86 cfs typical
West River
West River is a stream in Yates 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
Overcast
75°
65°
9 mph
13%
Fri
Overcast
84°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
86°
67°
10 mph
14%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Naples Creek1.0 mi
- Eelpot Creek4.6 mi
- Grimes Creek4.6 mi
- Reservoir Creek4.9 mi
- Canandaigua Lake8.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Honeoye Inlet8.7 mi
- Nettle Valley Creek9.1 mi
- Honeoye Lake9.9 mistocked Jun 1, 2024
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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West 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 River?+
West River is a stream in Yates County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.