When was West Branch Ausable River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brook trout and brown trout, 1,940 fish), according to New York agency reports.

How often is West Branch Ausable River stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is West Branch Ausable River stocked often?

Number 5 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 95% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Ausable River?

Brook trout (18 stockings, 12,485 fish); Brown trout (15 stockings, 70,628 fish); Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 7,100 fish).

West Branch Ausable River trout stocking

North Elba, Essex County, New York · stream

West Branch Ausable River was last stocked 18 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2025). We have 23 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2016. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

23 stockings

since Apr 1, 2016

Number 5 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 95% of New York waters on our record.

Weather at West Branch Ausable River

Today
43°F
Rain Showers
86% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
Tonight
32°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
22% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday
45°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
58% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Tuesday Night
31°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
65% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
Veterans Day
41°F
Chance Snow Showers
42% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Wednesday Night
27°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Light Snow
19% rain · wind 1 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is West Branch Ausable River stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

Stockings of West Branch Ausable River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Oct
2025		1	1
2024		1	1
2023		1	1
2022		1	1	1
2021		1
2020	1	1	1
2019		1	1
2018		1	1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	18	12,485	694	8.0 in
Brown trout	15	70,628	4,709	11.0 in
Rainbow trout	12	7,100	592	13.0 in

Stocking history

20252 stockings · 6,728 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
MayLatest sometime this month	Brook troutBrown trout	1,940	11.1 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	4,788	11.1 in

20242 stockings · 5,200 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Brook trout	1,190	9.0 in
April sometime this month	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	4,010	10.5 in

20232 stockings · 4,940 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	Brook trout	1,000	8.5 in
April sometime this month	Brown troutRainbow trout	3,940	12.6 in

20223 stockings · 4,940 fish

June brook trout, 300 fish
May brook trout, 700 fish
April brown trout, rainbow trout, 3,940 fish

20211 stocking · 4,940 fish

April brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 4,940 fish

20203 stockings · 12,045 fish

May brook trout, 125 fish
April brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 7,530 fish
March brown trout, 4,390 fish

20192 stockings · 13,360 fish

May brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 7,500 fish
April brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 5,860 fish

20183 stockings · 12,660 fish

October brook trout, 500 fish
May brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 11,360 fish
April brook trout, 800 fish

20173 stockings · 13,440 fish

October rainbow trout, 750 fish
May brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 9,080 fish
April brook trout, brown trout, 3,610 fish

20162 stockings · 11,960 fish

May brook trout, brown trout, 6,910 fish
April brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 5,050 fish

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.

Where is West Branch Ausable River?

North Elba, Essex County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the town the agency names for the stocked section, from USGS place names.

Directions Larger map New York fishing regulations

Stocked waters near West Branch Ausable River

Chubb Riverstream · 1 mistocked Apr 2025
South Meadow Brookstream · 1 mistocked May 2025
Mirror Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 2025
Upper Cascade Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 2024
Upper Cascade Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 2025
Lower Cascade Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 2025
Tom Peck Pondpond · 5 mistocked Apr 2025
Lake Placidlake · 5 mistocked Jun 2023

All stocked waters in Essex County Stocked this week in New York

Questions about West Branch Ausable River

When was West Branch Ausable River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2025 (brook trout and brown trout, 1,940 fish), according to New York agency reports.
How often is West Branch Ausable River stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is West Branch Ausable River stocked often?: Number 5 of 227 stocked waters in Essex County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 95% of New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Ausable River?: Brook trout (18 stockings, 12,485 fish); Brown trout (15 stockings, 70,628 fish); Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 7,100 fish).