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Middle Branch Oswegatchie River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

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Top fish species at Middle Branch Oswegatchie River

Brook trout
Brook trout
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Middle Branch Oswegatchie River fishing reports

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Brook trout

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18 in · 1 lb

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General info

Middle Branch Oswegatchie River is a stream located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Lewis County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout.

Location

44°02′46″N 75°03′49.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Middle 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 Brook trout as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brook trout

Seasons

Open

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For fishing in streams, throughout Oct 16-Mar 31, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Salvelinus fontinalis, brookie, coaster, speckled trout

Regulations for

44°02′46″N 75°03′49.4″W
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FAQ about Middle Branch Oswegatchie River fishing

the Middle Branch Oswegatchie River is a stream located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Lewis County, New York. Its coordinates are:
44°02′46″N 75°03′49.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Middle Branch Oswegatchie River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Middle Branch Oswegatchie River are:
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Middle Branch Oswegatchie River fishing reports are:
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