Brown Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk West Kill fishing
West Kill fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 9.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,301 ft
Fish at West Kill
Brown Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How West Kill is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012.
Fish stocked in 2011
680
Fish stocked in 2013
580
Fish stocked in 2014
700
Fish stocked in 2015
680
Fish stocked in 2016
690
Fish stocked in 2017
660
Fish stocked in 2018
700
Fish stocked in 2019
710
Fish stocked in 2020
590
Fish stocked in 2021
490
Fish stocked in 2022
490
Fish stocked in 2023
490
Fish stocked in 2024
490
Fish stocked in 2025
510
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 460 | 7.1 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 50 | 11.6 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.8 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 50 | 13.1 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 590 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 710 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 700 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 660 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 690 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.1 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 700 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Lexington, NY
- Shore access
- Yes
DEC public fishing rights line much of the stream: along Route 42 between the Schoharie Creek mouth at Lexington and West Kill hamlet, and upstream through the Spruceton Valley, where DEC has four angler parking areas on Spruceton Road.
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About West Kill
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Common questions
What fish are at West Kill?
Fishing West Kill usually means Brown Trout. All 19 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.8 in.
When is West Kill stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April. No plants recorded in 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at West Kill?
Brown Trout stocked at West Kill average 9.8 in.
How do you get on West Kill?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Lexington, NY. DEC public fishing rights line much of the stream: along Route 42 between the Schoharie Creek mouth at Lexington and West Kill hamlet, and upstream through the Spruceton Valley, where DEC has four angler parking areas on Spruceton Road.
Which lakes near West Kill were stocked more recently?
Batavia Kill (4.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Batavia Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout.