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West Branch Oswegatchie River

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New York, United States

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West Branch Oswegatchie River fishing reports

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Brook trout

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Northern pike

30 in · 6 lb

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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General info

West Branch Oswegatchie River is a stream located in Lewis County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Herkimer County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, and Brook trout.

Location

44°08′15.1″N 75°20′5.8″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on West Branch Oswegatchie River?

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Fishing regulations at West Branch Oswegatchie River, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length

Esox lucius

Regulations for

44°08′15.1″N 75°20′5.8″W
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FAQ about West Branch Oswegatchie River fishing

the West Branch Oswegatchie River is a stream located in Lewis County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Herkimer County, New York. Its coordinates are:
44°08′15.1″N 75°20′5.8″W
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