When was West Branch Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 1 to 31, 2023 (landlocked salmon, 4,000 fish), according to New York agency reports.

Is West Branch Reservoir stocked often?

Number 17 of 17 stocked waters in Putnam County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Reservoir?

Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 4,000 fish).

West Branch Reservoir trout stocking

Putnam County, New York · lake · about 502 ft elevation

West Branch Reservoir was last stocked 37 months ago (Oct 1 to 31, 2023). We have 1 stocking on record since Oct 1, 2023. Species stocked: landlocked salmon.

Last stocked

37 months ago

Oct 1 to 31, 2023

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Oct 1, 2023

Number 17 of 17 stocked waters in Putnam County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER NEAR CARMEL NY (1 km away).

Flow: 4 cfs; much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.72 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 5 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Branch Reservoir

Today
59°F
Mostly Sunny
3% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear
3% rain · wind 9 mph
Monday
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
15% rain · wind 8 to 16 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph
Tuesday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Landlocked salmon	1	4,000	4,000	5.0 in

Stocking history

20231 stocking · 4,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
OctoberLatest sometime this month	Landlocked salmon	4,000	5.0 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.

Where is West Branch Reservoir?

Putnam County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map New York fishing regulations

Stocked waters near West Branch Reservoir

West Branch Reservoirlake · 1 mistocked May 2025
Lake Gleneidalake · 1 mistocked May 2025
Lake Gileadlake · 2 mistocked May 2025
Croton Falls Reservoirlake · 4 mistocked Apr 2025
Stillwater Pondpond · 6 mistocked Mar 2025
Bog Brook Reslake · 6 mistocked Apr 2025
Bog Brook Reservoirlake · 6 mistocked Apr 2024
Pelton Pondpond · 7 mistocked Mar 2025

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

Questions about West Branch Reservoir

When was West Branch Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 1 to 31, 2023 (landlocked salmon, 4,000 fish), according to New York agency reports.
Is West Branch Reservoir stocked often?: Number 17 of 17 stocked waters in Putnam County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in West Branch Reservoir?: Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 4,000 fish).