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Fishing regulations at West Branch Deer River, NY
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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 April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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
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- Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @btessier1470 reported a nice Brook trout.
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