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West Branch Delaware River, NY

Stream in Delaware County, New York. Widely recognized as the finest wild brown trout fishery in New York State. Premier tailwater below Cannonsville Dam.

58

Overall bite score

Scored 3 min ago · recomputed every 30 minutes

Water tempUSGS77
Pressure trendNOAAsteady60
Flow vs medianUSGS100
SolunarComputedmoon 49% lit41
Recent stockingState data50
Time of dayComputed40
WindNOAA10
Cloud coverNOAA70
PrecipitationNOAA50

Each instrument reads 0 to 100. The score is their weighted blend, tuned for rivers and streams. No black box: every reading names its source.

What swims here

3 tracked species in West Branch Delaware River, with the months each fishes best.

Brown Troutcommon · best Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov
Rainbow Troutpresent · best Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Brook Troutrare · best Apr-Jun, Sep

Water facts

TypeStream
CountyDelaware
StateNew York
WaterFreshwater
USGS gauge01425000

No stocking by NY or PA. Wild browns averaging 14-18 inches, fish over 20 inches encountered regularly. Catch and release with artificial lures only from dam to Rt 17 bridge at Deposit. Border water regulations apply on main stem.

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