West Branch Delaware River fishing

Brown Trout Stocked · 321 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2025 · avg 10.3 in · 321 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Smallmouth Bass species guide

Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

The West Branch Delaware River is a tailwater fishery, benefiting from cold water releases that keep it cooler in summer and warmer in winter and early spring. This creates an excellent environment for a naturally reproducing trout population. The upper section can be cleaner during heavy runoff. Downstream of the Cannonsville Reservoir, large numbers of wild brown trout and rainbow trout are present, with occasional brook trout and seasonal runs of American shad and striped bass. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Launt Pond (13.5 mi) was stocked more recently.

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

According to the provided source, the section downstream of the Cannonsville Reservoir is considered one of the best fly fishing trout streams in the United States, primarily due to the cold water released from the reservoir. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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