Brown Trout Stocked · 20 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 and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 9.6 in
- Elevation
- 798 ft
Fish at West Kill
Brown Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How West Kill is stocked
Batavia Kill (11.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Batavia Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
420
Fish stocked in 2012
440
Fish stocked in 2013
360
Fish stocked in 2014
430
Fish stocked in 2015
430
Fish stocked in 2016
430
Fish stocked in 2017
410
Fish stocked in 2018
440
Fish stocked in 2019
440
Fish stocked in 2020
370
Fish stocked in 2021
620
Fish stocked in 2022
620
Fish stocked in 2023
620
Fish stocked in 2024
630
Fish stocked in 2025
660
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 70 | 12.5 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 590 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 560 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 70 | 11.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 560 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 60 | 11 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 60 | 13 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 560 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 60 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 560 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 410 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 420 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- North Blenheim, NY
- Shore access
- Yes
The mapped point is the mouth at North Blenheim. DEC's stocked reach runs from the downstream end of state land off West Kill Road (Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest) to 0.75 mile above the West Kill Road bridge, with DEC-mapped bank access and a DEC angler parking area on West Kill Road.
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Common questions
What fish are at West Kill?
Fishing West Kill usually means Brown Trout. All 20 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.6 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 and May.
How big are the fish stocked at West Kill?
Brown Trout stocked at West Kill average 9.6 in.
How do you get on West Kill?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is North Blenheim, NY. The mapped point is the mouth at North Blenheim. DEC's stocked reach runs from the downstream end of state land off West Kill Road (Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest) to 0.75 mile above the West Kill Road bridge, with DEC-mapped bank access and a DEC angler parking area on West Kill Road.
Which lakes near West Kill were stocked more recently?
Batavia Kill (11.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Batavia Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout.