The Branch fish stocking
Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York
The Branch in Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York was last stocked in May 2025 with 210 brook trout. Across the 4 years shown here, NYSDEC released 2,810 fish in 10 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in March, April, and May.
When The Branch gets fish
Stocking history
New York reports the month of each stocking, not the exact day.
2025 · 210 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 210 | 9.5″ |
2024 · 800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 250 | 7″ | |
| Brook Trout | 300 | 9.3″ | |
| Brook Trout | 250 | 7″ |
2023 · 900 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 300 | 8.9″ | |
| Brook Trout | 300 | 8″ | |
| Brook Trout | 300 | 7″ |
2022 · 900 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 300 | 8″ | |
| Brook Trout | 300 | 9″ | |
| Brook Trout | 300 | 7″ |
Frequently asked questions
When was The Branch last stocked?
NYSDEC records show The Branch was last stocked in May 2025 (about 17 months ago), with 210 brook trout.
What fish are stocked in The Branch?
The Branch has been stocked with brook trout in the years shown here (2022–2025).
When does The Branch usually get stocked?
Most fish have been stocked in March, April, and May. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see NYSDEC's official stocking page.
Do I need a license to fish The Branch?
Yes, anglers generally need a valid New York fishing license. Check the current New York fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for The Branch.
Other stocked waters in Essex County
Schroon Lake
Chapel Pond
Lower Cascade Lake
Palmer Dam Pond
Upper Cascade Lake
Avalanche Lake
All 167 stocked waters in Essex County →
Source: Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) (data.ny.gov), Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov). Stocked Lakes is not affiliated with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spot a problem? Let us know.