West Branch Delaware River fishing

Fishing at West Branch Delaware River is on a river section, stocked with Brown Trout. It is stocked about 21 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 1, 2025

Plants on record

321

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

10.3 in

Elevation

881 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section

Sources: water_type , fishing_notes , angler_notes

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How West Branch Delaware River is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2025 it was April 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Fish at West Branch Delaware River

Fishing West Branch Delaware River is most likely to be for Brown Trout. All 321 plants on record are Brown Trout.

Brown Trout 321 plants
Plants
321 of 321
Last stocked
May 1, 2025
Average length
10.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fishing West Branch Delaware River

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.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What anglers say

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.

Fish stocked per year

  • 15,2302011
  • 16,4002012
  • 13,3002013
  • 15,7102014
  • 15,4002015
  • 15,5002016
  • 14,9002017
  • 15,6202018
  • 16,1902019
  • 13,4102020
  • 17,1702021
  • 16,8802022
  • 16,8802023
  • 16,9202024
  • 17,7202025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 321 plants Showing 321 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 20 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 220 7.5 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 20 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 220 7.2 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 70 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 680 7.5 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 70 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 680 7.2 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 1,390 7.5 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 150 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 1,390 7.2 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 150 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 920 7.5 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 100 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 90 7.5 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 100 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 790 7.5 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 90 12.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 790 7.2 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 920 7.2 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 20 11.6 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 220 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 220 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 20 13.8 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 70 11.6 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 70 13.8 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 680 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 680 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 150 11.6 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 1,390 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 1,390 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 150 13.8 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 100 11.6 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 100 13.8 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 90 11.6 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 790 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 920 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 790 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 920 7 in report
April 1, 2025 Brown Trout 90 13.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 20 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 210 8.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 210 8.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 20 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 70 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 640 8.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 70 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 640 8.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 1,330 8.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 1,330 8.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 150 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 150 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 750 8.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 90 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 100 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 90 11.6 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 750 8.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 870 8.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 870 8.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 100 11.6 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 20 11.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 20 13.8 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 210 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 210 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 70 11.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 640 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 640 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 70 13.8 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 150 13.8 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 1,330 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 1,330 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 150 11.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 90 13.8 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 100 11.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 870 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 100 13.8 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 90 11.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 870 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 750 8.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Brown Trout 750 8.2 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 210 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 210 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 20 11.4 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 20 11 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 640 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 640 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 70 11.4 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 70 11 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 150 11.4 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 150 11 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 1,330 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 1,330 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 100 11 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 750 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 80 11 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 870 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 100 11.4 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 750 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 870 9.1 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 80 11.4 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 20 13.1 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 20 10.8 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 210 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 210 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 70 13.1 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 640 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 70 10.8 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 640 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 150 13.1 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 1,330 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 150 10.8 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 1,330 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 750 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 80 10.8 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 100 10.8 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 870 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 80 13.1 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 750 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 100 13.1 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 870 8.9 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 60 13 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 315 9.5 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 315 9 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 210 13 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 960 9.5 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 960 9 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 450 13 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 1,995 9.5 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 1,995 9 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 540 13 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 2,430 9.5 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 2,430 9 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 20 13 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 210 9 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 70 13 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 640 9 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 1,480 9 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 180 13 in report
April 1, 2022 Brown Trout 1,620 9 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 20 14.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 210 8.8 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 210 8.9 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 40 13.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 70 14.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 640 8.8 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 120 13.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 640 8.9 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 150 14.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 250 13.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 1,330 8.8 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 1,330 8.9 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 80 14.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 750 8.8 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 100 14.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 870 8.8 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 140 13.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 750 8.9 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 870 8.9 in report
May 1, 2021 Brown Trout 160 13.1 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 210 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 20 13.2 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 210 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 20 13.4 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 70 13.2 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 640 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 640 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 70 13.4 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 1,330 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 150 13.4 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 1,330 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 150 13.2 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 750 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 80 13.2 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 750 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 100 13.2 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 870 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 100 8.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 80 13.4 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 870 8.8 in report
May 1, 2020 Brown Trout 220 9.1 in report
May 1, 2020 Brown Trout 370 9.1 in report
May 1, 2020 Brown Trout 850 9.1 in report
May 1, 2020 Brown Trout 510 9.1 in report
May 1, 2020 Brown Trout 440 9.1 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 660 9 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 280 13.5 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 1,540 9 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 480 13.5 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 3,380 9 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 280 13.5 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 360 13.5 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 2,130 9 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 1,910 9 in report
May 1, 2019 Brown Trout 270 9.1 in report
May 1, 2019 Brown Trout 300 13 in report
May 1, 2019 Brown Trout 440 9.1 in report
May 1, 2019 Brown Trout 1,020 9.1 in report
May 1, 2019 Brown Trout 620 9.1 in report
May 1, 2019 Brown Trout 530 9.1 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 800 8.8 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 280 13.2 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 1,860 8.8 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 480 13.2 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 4,080 8.8 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 280 13.2 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 360 13.2 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 2,300 8.8 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 2,570 8.8 in report
May 1, 2018 Brown Trout 260 9.2 in report
May 1, 2018 Brown Trout 440 9.2 in report
May 1, 2018 Brown Trout 1,000 9.2 in report
May 1, 2018 Brown Trout 520 9.2 in report
May 1, 2018 Brown Trout 610 9.2 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 780 9.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 280 13.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 1,830 9.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 480 13.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 4,000 9.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 360 13.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 280 13.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 2,520 9.1 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 2,260 9.1 in report
May 1, 2017 Brown Trout 250 9 in report
May 1, 2017 Brown Trout 410 9 in report
May 1, 2017 Brown Trout 950 9 in report
May 1, 2017 Brown Trout 580 9 in report
May 1, 2017 Brown Trout 500 9 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 740 8.8 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 280 13 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 1,730 8.8 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 480 13 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 3,800 8.8 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 280 13 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 360 13 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 2,150 8.9 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 2,390 8.9 in report
May 1, 2016 Brown Trout 260 8.9 in report
May 1, 2016 Brown Trout 430 8.9 in report
May 1, 2016 Brown Trout 990 8.9 in report
May 1, 2016 Brown Trout 520 8.9 in report
May 1, 2016 Brown Trout 600 8.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 780 8.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 280 13.7 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 1,810 8.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 480 13.7 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 3,970 8.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 280 13.7 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 360 13.7 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 2,240 8.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 2,500 8.9 in report
May 1, 2015 Brown Trout 260 8.7 in report
May 1, 2015 Brown Trout 430 8.7 in report
May 1, 2015 Brown Trout 980 8.7 in report
May 1, 2015 Brown Trout 600 8.7 in report
May 1, 2015 Brown Trout 510 8.7 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 770 8.3 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 280 12.9 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 1,800 8.3 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 480 12.9 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 3,940 8.3 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 360 12.9 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 280 12.9 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 2,230 8.3 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 2,480 8.3 in report
May 1, 2014 Brown Trout 250 8.7 in report
May 1, 2014 Brown Trout 430 8.7 in report
May 1, 2014 Brown Trout 990 8.7 in report
May 1, 2014 Brown Trout 610 8.7 in report
May 1, 2014 Brown Trout 520 8.7 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 790 8.7 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 280 13.6 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 1,850 8.7 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 480 13.6 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 4,040 8.7 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 280 13.6 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 360 13.6 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 2,550 8.7 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 2,280 8.7 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 220 9 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 360 9 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 840 9 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 440 9 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 510 9 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 650 8.6 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 280 13.4 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 1,530 8.6 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 480 13.4 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 3,350 8.6 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 280 13.4 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 360 13.4 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 2,110 8.6 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 1,890 8.6 in report
June 1, 2012 Brown Trout 500 13.4 in report
May 1, 2012 Brown Trout 270 8.9 in report
May 1, 2012 Brown Trout 440 8.9 in report
May 1, 2012 Brown Trout 1,020 8.9 in report
May 1, 2012 Brown Trout 530 8.9 in report
May 1, 2012 Brown Trout 620 8.9 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 800 8.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 280 13.7 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 1,860 8.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 480 13.7 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 4,080 8.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 360 13.7 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 280 13.7 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 2,570 8.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 2,310 8.4 in report
May 1, 2011 Brown Trout 250 8.6 in report
May 1, 2011 Brown Trout 420 8.6 in report
May 1, 2011 Brown Trout 970 8.6 in report
May 1, 2011 Brown Trout 510 8.6 in report
May 1, 2011 Brown Trout 590 8.6 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 760 8.6 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 280 13 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 1,780 8.6 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 480 13 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 3,890 8.6 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 360 13 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 280 13 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 2,200 8.6 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 2,460 8.6 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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