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The Branch

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New York, United States

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Atlantic salmon

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Brook trout

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Brown trout

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General info

The Branch is a stream located in Essex County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic salmon, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

Location

43°59′6.3″N 73°50′24.9″W
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Fishing regulations at The Branch, 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 Atlantic salmon as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Atlantic salmon

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length
Excellent

Salmo salar

Regulations for

43°59′6.3″N 73°50′24.9″W
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FAQ about The Branch fishing

the The Branch is a stream located in Essex County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°59′6.3″N 73°50′24.9″W
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