West Branch of the Delaware River Regulations

Below are in addition to all standard Trout Fishing Regulations:

This is done by sections of the river.

West Branch Delaware River: from Broome/Delaware Co. border downstream to Rte 17 overpass at Deposit, April 1-Sept 30, 12" minimum, 2 per day, All angling prohibited from Oct 1-March 31 to protect spawning trout.

West Branch Delaware River: from Route 17 overpass at Deposit downstream 2.0 miles, April 1-Sept 30, NO KILL, Artificial lures only.  All angling prohibited from Oct 1-March 31 to protect spawning trout.

West Branch Delaware River: from the lower limit of trout no-kill section near Deposit downstream to NY/PA border (1.7 miles below Hale Eddy Bridge), April 1-Sept 30, 12" minimum, 2 per day.  All angling prohibited from Oct. 1-March 31 to protect spawning trout.

Border Water Section,

West Branch Delaware River,
1st Saturday after April 11 - September 30, 12" minimum, 2 per day. 
October 1 to 1st Saturday after April 11, No kill; artificial lures only.