West Branch Owego Creek fishing

West Branch Owego Creek fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Brook Trout, Fallfish, and White Sucker. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
44
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
10.8 in
Elevation
871 ft

Fish at West Branch Owego Creek

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked March 2025 · avg 10.8 in · 44 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

The West Branch of Owego Creek, found on the border of Tioga and Tompkins counties, is a very popular trout fishing location, heavily stocked and supporting wild trout. Anglers can find stocked and wild brown trout, along with wild brook trout, fall fish, and white sucker in the creek. Fishing pressure is highest during spring and early summer, soon after trout stocking. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How West Branch Owego Creek is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Catatonk Creek (3.3 mi) and Greenwood Lake (11.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Catatonk Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

5,990

Fish stocked in 2012

5,720

Fish stocked in 2013

4,700

Fish stocked in 2014

5,570

Fish stocked in 2015

5,440

Fish stocked in 2016

5,480

Fish stocked in 2017

5,270

Fish stocked in 2018

5,520

Fish stocked in 2019

5,610

Fish stocked in 2020

5,500

Fish stocked in 2021

2,220

Fish stocked in 2022

2,440

Fish stocked in 2023

2,060

Fish stocked in 2024

2,070

Fish stocked in 2025

2,160

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 2025Brown Trout22014.3 inreport
March 2025Brown Trout1,9409.1 inreport
March 2024Brown Trout1,8509.8 inreport
March 2024Brown Trout22013.6 inreport
March 2023Brown Trout1,8509 inreport
March 2023Brown Trout21013.6 inreport
March 2022Brown Trout22014 inreport
March 2022Brown Trout22013.5 inreport
March 2022Brown Trout2,0009 inreport
March 2021Brown Trout22013.4 inreport
March 2021Brown Trout2,0008.8 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout10013.4 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout6508.7 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout56013.1 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout1,4009.1 inreport
March 2020Brown Trout2,7909.1 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout1,6809.1 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout56013.5 inreport
March 2019Brown Trout3,3708.9 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout1,6509.4 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout56013.1 inreport
March 2018Brown Trout3,3108.7 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout1,5709.2 inreport
April 2017Brown Trout56012.6 inreport
March 2017Brown Trout3,1408.9 inreport
May 2016Brown Trout1,6408.2 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout56013.7 inreport
March 2016Brown Trout3,2808.9 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout1,63010.2 inreport
April 2015Brown Trout56013.3 inreport
March 2015Brown Trout3,2508.7 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout1,6708.3 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout56013.5 inreport
March 2014Brown Trout3,3408.7 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout1,3809 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout56013.2 inreport
March 2013Brown Trout2,7608.8 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout1,6908.4 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout66013.5 inreport
March 2012Brown Trout3,3708.6 inreport
June 2011Brown Trout50013.5 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout1,6109.5 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout66014.4 inreport
March 2011Brown Trout3,2208.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Shore access
Yes

Starting about 15 km upstream of this map point: 2.6 miles of Public Fishing Rights with three official parking areas on West Creek Road near Potato Hill State Forest; anglers also use unofficial pull-offs and county forest land north of Speedsville.

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

About West Branch Owego Creek

Anglers should be aware that most of the fishing pressure takes place during spring and early summer, shortly after the trout are stocked. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the West Branch of Owego Creek is a very popular trout fishing location. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Catatonk Creek 3.3 mi last stocked April 2025 Owego Creek 5.2 mi last stocked March 2025 Nanticoke Creek 10.3 mi last stocked March 2025 East Branch Nanticoke Creek 11.4 mi last stocked March 2025 Greenwood Lake 11.5 mi last stocked April 2025

Common questions

What fish are at West Branch Owego Creek?

Fishing West Branch Owego Creek usually means Brown Trout. All 44 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 10.8 in. Brook Trout, Fallfish, and White Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is West Branch Owego Creek stocked?

Last stocked March 2025. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.

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

Brown Trout stocked at West Branch Owego Creek average 10.8 in.

How do you get on West Branch Owego Creek?

Shore fishing is available. Starting about 15 km upstream of this map point: 2.6 miles of Public Fishing Rights with three official parking areas on West Creek Road near Potato Hill State Forest; anglers also use unofficial pull-offs and county forest land north of Speedsville.

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

Catatonk Creek (3.3 mi) and Greenwood Lake (11.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Catatonk Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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