Brown Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Waccabuc River fishing
Waccabuc River fishing has Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- March 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 9.7 in
- Elevation
- 406 ft
Fish at Waccabuc River
Brown Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Waccabuc River is stocked
Titicus Reservoir (5.9 mi) and East Branch Croton River (8 mi) were stocked more recently. Titicus Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout and East Branch Croton River is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
420
Fish stocked in 2012
440
Fish stocked in 2013
360
Fish stocked in 2014
440
Fish stocked in 2015
430
Fish stocked in 2016
430
Fish stocked in 2017
410
Fish stocked in 2018
440
Fish stocked in 2019
440
Fish stocked in 2020
370
Fish stocked in 2021
300
Fish stocked in 2022
300
Fish stocked in 2023
300
Fish stocked in 2024
300
Fish stocked in 2025
310
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 280 | 7 in | report |
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 30 | 11.2 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.2 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.7 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.5 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 270 | 9 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.8 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 30 | 13.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 370 | 8.8 in | report |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.8 in | report |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 410 | 8.8 in | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9 in | report |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.3 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.8 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.2 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.4 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 420 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Cross River
- Shore access
- Yes
DEC stocks 2.8 miles, from Old Post Road (Route 121) up to 200 yards above the first Reservation Road crossing in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
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Common questions
What fish are at Waccabuc River?
Fishing Waccabuc River usually means Brown Trout. All 20 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 9.7 in.
When is Waccabuc River stocked?
Last stocked March 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at Waccabuc River?
Brown Trout stocked at Waccabuc River average 9.7 in.
How do you get on Waccabuc River?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Cross River. DEC stocks 2.8 miles, from Old Post Road (Route 121) up to 200 yards above the first Reservation Road crossing in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Which lakes near Waccabuc River were stocked more recently?
Titicus Reservoir (5.9 mi) and East Branch Croton River (8 mi) were stocked more recently. Titicus Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout and East Branch Croton River is also stocked with Brown Trout.