West Branch Reservoir Fish Stocking
Putnam County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, West Branch Reservoir was last stocked April 2026 with Brown Trout. West Branch Reservoir has 36 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 125,510 fish stocked over that period.
When West Branch Reservoir is stocked
West Branch Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near West Branch Reservoir, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,550 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 4,460 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 4,550 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 4,000 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,340 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 4,250 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,410 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2021 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 4,650 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2020 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2020 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 1.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 3,680 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | 420 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | 840 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 4,430 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 7.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 4,350 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 6.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,310 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 7.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,310 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 7.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 4,280 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 6.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,390 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 6.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,640 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 4,430 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | 6.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 4,220 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was West Branch Reservoir last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, West Branch Reservoir was last stocked April 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in West Branch Reservoir?
West Branch Reservoir is stocked with Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is West Branch Reservoir stocked?
West Branch Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is West Branch Reservoir stocked?
West Branch Reservoir has been stocked about 2 times a year — 36 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in West Branch Reservoir?
About 125,510 fish have been stocked in West Branch Reservoir across 36 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in West Branch Reservoir?
Fish stocked in West Branch Reservoir average about 7.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.