South Branch Grass River fishing

South Branch Grass River fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Fallfish. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock bass.

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Last stocked
May 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
30
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
9.4 in
Elevation
802 ft

Fish at South Branch Grass River

2 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 26 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2025 · avg 10.1 in · 26 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last October 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 2016 · avg 3.7 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How South Branch Grass River is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Allen Pond (4.5 mi) and Blue Pond (10 mi) were stocked more recently. Allen Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout and Blue Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

2,620

Fish stocked in 2012

2,750

Fish stocked in 2013

2,250

Fish stocked in 2014

2,660

Fish stocked in 2015

11,650

Fish stocked in 2016

6,670

Fish stocked in 2017

2,560

Fish stocked in 2018

2,700

Fish stocked in 2019

2,750

Fish stocked in 2020

2,280

Fish stocked in 2021

2,850

Fish stocked in 2022

2,820

Fish stocked in 2023

2,360

Fish stocked in 2024

2,380

Fish stocked in 2025

2,480

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2025Brown Trout8013.3 inreport
May 2025Brown Trout6908.3 inreport
May 2025Brown Trout17013.3 inreport
May 2025Brown Trout1,5408.3 inreport
May 2024Brown Trout1,4709.3 inreport
May 2024Brown Trout17013.2 inreport
May 2024Brown Trout6609.3 inreport
May 2024Brown Trout8013.2 inreport
May 2023Brown Trout6609.4 inreport
May 2023Brown Trout16013.4 inreport
May 2023Brown Trout1,4709.4 inreport
May 2023Brown Trout7013.4 inreport
May 2022Brown Trout28013.5 inreport
May 2022Brown Trout2,5409.5 inreport
May 2021Brown Trout2,5409.4 inreport
May 2021Brown Trout31013.1 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout2,2808.7 inreport
June 2019Brown Trout2,7507.9 inreport
June 2018Brown Trout2,7008.1 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout2,5608.4 inreport
October 2016Brook Trout4,000–report
May 2016Brown Trout2,6708.1 inreport
August 2015Brook Trout3,0003.7 inreport
August 2015Brook Trout3,0003.7 inreport
August 2015Brook Trout3,0003.7 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout2,6508 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout2,6608.4 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout2,2508.9 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout2,7508.8 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout2,6208.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Shore access
Yes

This point is where the South and Middle branches join to form the Grass River. DEC's South Branch hand launch, with parking for about five cars, is nearby in Degrasse State Forest, which has over 3.7 miles of river frontage. Upstream, Wild Forest trails and Tooley Pond Road reach the river.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

Nearest lakes

Plumb Brook 4.4 mi last stocked May 2025 Allen Pond 4.5 mi last stocked September 2025 Van Rensselaer Creek 8 mi last stocked April 2021 Trout Lake 9.6 mi last stocked April 2021 Blue Pond 10 mi last stocked September 2025

Common questions

What fish are at South Branch Grass River?

Fishing South Branch Grass River usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 26 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 10.1 in. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2016, averaging 3.7 in. Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Fallfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is South Branch Grass River stocked?

Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and August.

How big are the fish stocked at South Branch Grass River?

Stocked fish average 9.4 in. Brown Trout average 10.1 in. Brook Trout average 3.7 in.

How do you get on South Branch Grass River?

Shore fishing is available. This point is where the South and Middle branches join to form the Grass River. DEC's South Branch hand launch, with parking for about five cars, is nearby in Degrasse State Forest, which has over 3.7 miles of river frontage. Upstream, Wild Forest trails and Tooley Pond Road reach the river.

Which lakes near South Branch Grass River were stocked more recently?

Allen Pond (4.5 mi) and Blue Pond (10 mi) were stocked more recently. Allen Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout and Blue Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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