Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk West Brook fishing
West Brook fishing is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 8.5 in
- Elevation
- 324 ft
Fish at West Brook
Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last July 2020 Best: dawn, dusk How West Brook is stocked
Glen Lake (4.2 mi) and Gay Pond (5.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Glen Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Gay Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
500
Fish stocked in 2012
500
Fish stocked in 2013
500
Fish stocked in 2014
500
Fish stocked in 2015
2,385
Fish stocked in 2016
6,170
Fish stocked in 2017
500
Fish stocked in 2018
500
Fish stocked in 2019
300
Fish stocked in 2020
3,380
Fish stocked in 2021
50
Fish stocked in 2022
50
Fish stocked in 2023
50
Fish stocked in 2024
50
Fish stocked in 2025
50
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brook Trout | 50 | 10.55 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brook Trout | 50 | 10.25 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brook Trout | 50 | 10.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brook Trout | 50 | 10.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brook Trout | 50 | 10.3 in | report |
| July 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 1.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brook Trout | 300 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 300 | 10 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.6 in | report |
| September 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,670 | 4 in | report |
| June 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brook Trout | 500 | 10 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,885 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 500 | 10.7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 10.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 10.5 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.04 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 500 | 10.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Lake George
- Shore access
- Yes
A major tributary of Lake George. DEC holds a short Public Fishing Rights stretch near the mouth in the Town of Lake George, and Warren County Tourism says the stream is fun to fish west of Route 9, with brook and brown trout caught in the headwaters off Transfer Road.
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Common questions
What fish are at West Brook?
Fishing West Brook usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 16 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.6 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 2020, averaging 2.6 in.
When is West Brook stocked?
Last stocked April 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 West Brook?
Stocked fish average 8.5 in. Brook Trout average 9.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.6 in.
How do you get on West Brook?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Lake George. A major tributary of Lake George. DEC holds a short Public Fishing Rights stretch near the mouth in the Town of Lake George, and Warren County Tourism says the stream is fun to fish west of Route 9, with brook and brown trout caught in the headwaters off Transfer Road.
Which lakes near West Brook were stocked more recently?
Glen Lake (4.2 mi) and Gay Pond (5.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Glen Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Gay Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.