South Branch Mad River fishing

South Branch Mad River fishing: not stocked since May 2019. It was stocked with Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 2019
Brook Trout
Plants on record
8
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
8.9 in
Elevation
1,814 ft

Fish at South Branch Mad River

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2019 · avg 8.9 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How South Branch Mad River is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Fish stocked in 2011

370

Fish stocked in 2012

380

Fish stocked in 2013

400

Fish stocked in 2014

400

Fish stocked in 2015

350

Fish stocked in 2017

400

Fish stocked in 2018

400

Fish stocked in 2019

400

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2019Brook Trout4007.8 inreport
May 2018Brook Trout4008.4 inreport
June 2017Brook Trout4008 inreport
May 2015Brook Trout3509.3 inreport
April 2014Brook Trout4009.5 inreport
April 2013Brook Trout4009.2 inreport
May 2012Brook Trout3809.2 inreport
June 2011Brook Trout3709.6 inreport

Access and facts

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

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Common questions

What fish are at South Branch Mad River?

Fishing South Branch Mad River usually means Brook Trout. All 8 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2019, averaging 8.9 in.

When is South Branch Mad River stocked?

Not stocked since May 2019. No plants recorded in 2016.

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

Brook Trout stocked at South Branch Mad River average 8.9 in.

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

West Branch Deer River (9.1 mi), North Branch Salmon River (11.1 mi), Salmon River Reservoir (14.4 mi), and Whetstone Creek (15.1 mi) were stocked more recently. West Branch Deer River is also stocked with Brook Trout and North Branch Salmon River is also stocked with Brook Trout.