New York
Willowemoc Creek
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
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Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 155 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.49 ft
- Water Temperature
- 61.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01419500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
59°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.33 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 56°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 55°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Catskill trout tributary of the Beaver Kill in Sullivan County. Special Region 3 regulations apply on designated reaches.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Willowemoc Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Catskill trout tributary of the Beaver Kill with documented Stocked-Extended and Catch and Release reaches. Brown trout are primary on stocked reaches; rainbow and brook trout also occur.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC documents Stocked-Extended and Catch and Release reaches on Willowemoc Creek; brown trout are the primary stocked trout species on designated stocked reaches. Wild fish may also occur.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked-Extended management reaches support common rainbow trout among stocked trout species.
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout are present in the Willowemoc system; more associated with wilder upper reaches and tributaries.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Freestone Catskill trout stream joining the Beaver Kill near Roscoe, with alternating stocked and catch-and-release special-regulation reaches.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Fishing Rights easements and other access points exist on selected mapped reaches; confirm current DEC Trout Stream Fishing Map / DECinfo Locator coverage.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected mapped reaches; confirm current DEC maps.
Stocking information
DEC stocking programs apply to designated Stocked-Extended Willowemoc reaches. The Catch and Release reach emphasizes artificial-lure fishing year-round.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
Willowemoc Catch and Release
From the second Route 17 Quickway Bridge east of Roscoe upstream 3.5 miles to 1200 feet upstream of the confluence with Elm Hollow Brook
Catch and Release inland trout stream category; artificial lures only, all year.
- Upstream
- 1200 feet upstream of the confluence with Elm Hollow Brook
- Downstream
- Second Route 17 Quickway Bridge east of Roscoe
- Season
- Catch and Release all year.
- Methods
- Artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Catch and Release only; all fish must be released.
Willowemoc Lower Stocked-Extended
From the confluence with the Beaver Kill upstream to the second Route 17 Quickway Bridge east of Roscoe
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Second Route 17 Quickway Bridge east of Roscoe
- Downstream
- Confluence with the Beaver Kill
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Willowemoc Mid Stocked-Extended
From 1200 feet upstream of the confluence with Elm Hollow Brook upstream to Parkston Road Bridge
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Parkston Road Bridge
- Downstream
- 1200 feet upstream of the confluence with Elm Hollow Brook
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Willowemoc Wild Forest Stocked-Extended
From the downstream end of the Willowemoc Wild Forest upstream to the confluence with Fir Brook
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Confluence with Fir Brook
- Downstream
- Downstream end of the Willowemoc Wild Forest
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Sullivan, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Sullivan
DEC Region
3
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Designated Region 3 special-regulation reaches
Regulation Summary
Region 3 special fishing regulations apply on designated Willowemoc reaches.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
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