West Kill

Running through New York, United States, West Kill is the kind of stream that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at West Kill hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

42.2083, -74.3849 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutBrook troutCreek chub

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• For Creek chub

  Use light line and small hooks when targeting creek chub as they have small mouths and can be easily spooked in clear, shallow streams.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at West Kill.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing West Kill, make sure your licence covers New York, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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