West Branch Black Creek fishing

West Branch Black Creek fishing: not stocked since May 2020. It was stocked with Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 2020
Brook Trout
Plants on record
10
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
8 in
Elevation
458 ft

Fish at West Branch Black Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 2020 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2020 · avg 8 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How West Branch Black Creek is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2015.

Fish stocked in 2011

280

Fish stocked in 2012

290

Fish stocked in 2013

300

Fish stocked in 2014

300

Fish stocked in 2016

2,740

Fish stocked in 2017

300

Fish stocked in 2018

300

Fish stocked in 2019

300

Fish stocked in 2020

190

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2020Brook Trout1908.2 inreport
April 2019Brook Trout3007.9 inreport
April 2018Brook Trout3008.3 inreport
April 2017Brook Trout3008.7 inreport
March 2016Brook Trout2408.3 inreport
March 2016Brook Trout2,5001.9 inreport
April 2014Brook Trout3009.6 inreport
April 2013Brook Trout3009.1 inreport
April 2012Brook Trout2909.2 inreport
March 2011Brook Trout2808.4 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 West Branch Black Creek?

Fishing West Branch Black Creek usually means Brook Trout. All 10 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2020, averaging 8 in.

When is West Branch Black Creek stocked?

Not stocked since May 2020. No plants recorded in 2015.

How big are the fish stocked at West Branch Black Creek?

Brook Trout stocked at West Branch Black Creek average 8 in.

Which lakes near West Branch Black Creek were stocked more recently?

Cossayuna Lake (2.8 mi), Dead Lake (9 mi), Lake Lauderdale (9.6 mi), and Snook Kill (10.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Dead Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.