New York | Hamilton County / Blue Mountain Wild Forest
Fishing Brook
Pickwickett Pond Road Hand Launch to County Line Flow Hand Launch
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A short planning-only Fishing Brook moving-water connector from the current NYSDEC Pickwickett Pond Road Hand Launch to the County Line Flow Hand Launch. NYSDEC explicitly publishes the 0.9-mile downstream paddle and both public water-access points; the route remains tightly bounded by low water, shallow rocky channel, seasonal roads, and private shoreline/easement restrictions.
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Put-in
NYSDEC Pickwickett Pond Road Hand Launch and ParkingNYSDEC supplies both endpoint coordinates and names the 0.9-mile downstream paddle, but the exact waterline and shallow-channel carry are not a surveyed launch-trail specification. Confirm them on site.
Take-out
NYSDEC County Line Flow Hand Launch waterlineCounty Line Flow is publicly reachable by the designated hand launch, but its surrounding shoreline is private and not open to public shore access. Do not use the flow as a general landing or campsite.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- NYSDEC supplies both endpoint coordinates and names the 0.9-mile downstream paddle, but the exact waterline and shallow-channel carry are not a surveyed launch-trail specification. Confirm them on site.
- County Line Flow is publicly reachable by the designated hand launch, but its surrounding shoreline is private and not open to public shore access. Do not use the flow as a general landing or campsite.
- The route is a bounded connector and does not extend upstream into Pickwickett Pond, downstream beyond County Line Flow, or onto other Township 20 easement waters without a separate access and navigation review.
Watch for
- Historical USGS 0131199050 same-reach context only; no current continuous readings or numeric cutoff
- low water, shallow rock, fast rise after rain, wood, cold water, bridge/dam approaches, and seasonal access roads
- private County Line Flow shoreline, no-shore-access rules, designated launch/carry, logging activity, gates, and one-way shuttle timing
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Fishing Brook (County Line Flow Outlet) near Newcomb, NY |
| Discharge | Checking |
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| 24h trend | Checking |
| 24h change | Checking |
| Current band | Checking |
| Rain last 24h | Checking |
| Rain last 72h | Checking |
| Air temp | Checking |
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| Wind | Checking |
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| Rain timing | Checking |
| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | Not calibrated yet |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
| Gauge observed | Checking |
| Paddle Today updated | Checking |
| Main source behind this score | No numeric cutoff published; DEC advises against upstream travel in low water, so use the historical same-reach USGS station only as context with visual depth and local access inspection |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named public paddling corridor0.9 miles downstream from Pickwickett Pond Road Hand Launch to County Line Flow Hand Launch
NYSDEC explicitly publishes the route direction, distance, both water-access points, and the low-water caution.
- Public endpoint coordinatesPickwickett Pond Road 43.9883, -74.2915; County Line Flow 43.9769, -74.2762
NYSDEC publishes both NAD83/WGS84 coordinates and the seasonal access-road/carry descriptions.
- Easement and shoreline boundaryWater access is permitted, but County Line Flow shoreline is not open for general public shore access
NYSDEC identifies the Township 20 Easement Lands limitation and prohibits trespass on private lands and camps.
- Historical direct flow contextUSGS 0131199050 Fishing Brook (County Line Flow Outlet) near Newcomb
The station is on the same reach but its published continuous/daily record ends in 2010. Use location/history only with visual depth, rainfall, and current field conditions.
- Current access and camping postureSeasonal access roads, designated nearby camping, and logging/gate restrictions apply
NYSDEC identifies the Blue Mountain Wild Forest access framework and nearby designated camping; no camping is claimed at the route endpoints or private flow shoreline.
- Approved same-river imageFishing Brook wide-to-narrow route context
Current Experience Our Adirondacks route photography; it does not certify current flow, access-road status, private-shoreline rights, or landing conditions.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 0131199050, Fishing Brook (County Line Flow Outlet) near Newcomb, NY
USGS 0131199050 is a direct same-reach station at the County Line Flow outlet, but its published continuous/daily record ends in 2010. Retain it for location/history context only; no numeric route cutoff is asserted.
- Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch
NYSDEC / Experience Our Adirondacks / USGS and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.
- Image decisionApproved same-river context image used for route presentation
The image is labeled as river-level context when it depicts the named river elsewhere, not this exact reach.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- NYSDEC / Experience Our Adirondacks / USGS route record
- NYSDEC Blue Mountain Wild Forest Fishing Brook and County Line Flow access
- NYSDEC Blue Mountain Wild Forest access and paddling guidance
- NYSDEC paddling and water-safety guidance
- USGS 0131199050 monitoring location
- USGS 0131199050 current conditions
- Fishing Brook context image
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Fishing Brook paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Fishing Brook?
Paddle Today watches Fishing Brook (County Line Flow Outlet) near Newcomb, NY and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Fishing Brook route start and end?
This route starts at NYSDEC Pickwickett Pond Road Hand Launch and Parking and ends at NYSDEC County Line Flow Hand Launch waterline, about Conservative 1.2 access-to-access planning miles for the published endpoint anchors and carry; DEC describes the core downstream river segment as approximately 0.9 miles on the water.
Is this Fishing Brook route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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