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Ausable River - West Branch trout stocking

Jay, Essex County, New York · stream

No stockings of Ausable River - West Branch are on record yet. We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 8, 2026. Most stockings come in April to May.

Last stocked
No record yet
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
4 stockings
since Apr 8, 2026
  • Number 175 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.

When is Ausable River - West Branch stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

JanFebMarApr: 2 stockings2AprMay: 2 stockings2MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Ausable River - West Branch by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 4 planned
DateSpeciesFishSize
Week of May 22Planned
May 22 to May 28
Brown trout
780
11.5 in
Week of May 8Planned
May 8 to May 14
Brown trout
780
11.5 in
Week of Apr 22Planned
Apr 22 to Apr 28
Brown trout
780
11.5 in
Week of Apr 8Planned
Apr 8 to Apr 14
Brown trout
780
11.5 in

From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New York fishing regulations.

Other stocked waters in Essex County

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Questions about Ausable River - West Branch

How often is Ausable River - West Branch stocked?
Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Ausable River - West Branch stocked often?
Number 175 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.