Kings Pond fishing

Kings Pond fishing is stocked with Brook Trout on a reservoir. It is stocked about once a year since 1983, most often in October and November. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
November 12, 2024
· Brook Trout
Plants on record
41
Since 1983
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
2.6

Fish at Kings Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last November 12, 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 12, 2024 · 41 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Kings Pond is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 1988, 2000, and 2001.

Fish stocked in 1983

2,700

Fish stocked in 1984

900

Fish stocked in 1985

690

Fish stocked in 1986

900

Fish stocked in 1987

950

Fish stocked in 1989

900

Fish stocked in 1990

950

Fish stocked in 1991

950

Fish stocked in 1992

950

Fish stocked in 1993

950

Fish stocked in 1994

950

Fish stocked in 1995

850

Fish stocked in 1996

950

Fish stocked in 1997

850

Fish stocked in 1998

950

Fish stocked in 1999

850

Fish stocked in 2002

950

Fish stocked in 2003

950

Fish stocked in 2004

850

Fish stocked in 2005

660

Fish stocked in 2006

660

Fish stocked in 2007

598

Fish stocked in 2008

657

Fish stocked in 2009

599

Fish stocked in 2010

600

Fish stocked in 2011

200

Fish stocked in 2012

600

Fish stocked in 2013

600

Fish stocked in 2014

600

Fish stocked in 2015

598

Fish stocked in 2016

600

Fish stocked in 2017

593

Fish stocked in 2018

1,000

Fish stocked in 2019

600

Fish stocked in 2020

599

Fish stocked in 2021

600

Fish stocked in 2022

595

Fish stocked in 2023

598

Fish stocked in 2024

660

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 12, 2024Brook Trout660–report
November 2, 2023Brook Trout598–report
November 4, 2022Brook Trout595–report
November 5, 2021Brook Trout600–report
October 22, 2020Brook Trout599–report
October 18, 2019Brook Trout600–report
October 31, 2018Brook Trout1,000–report
October 31, 2017Brook Trout593–report
October 21, 2016Brook Trout600–report
November 3, 2015Brook Trout598–report
October 15, 2014Brook Trout600–report
October 21, 2013Brook Trout600–report
October 22, 2012Brook Trout600–report
October 21, 2011Brook Trout200–report
November 9, 2010Brook Trout600–report
October 19, 2009Brook Trout599–report
October 20, 2008Brook Trout657–report
October 22, 2007Brook Trout598–report
October 5, 2006Brook Trout660–report
October 11, 2005Brook Trout660–report
October 1, 2004Brook Trout850–report
October 8, 2003Brook Trout950–report
October 2, 2002Brook Trout950–report
October 7, 1999Brook Trout850–report
October 9, 1998Brook Trout950–report
October 16, 1997Brook Trout850–report
October 1, 1996Brook Trout950–report
October 3, 1995Brook Trout850–report
October 12, 1994Brook Trout950–report
October 25, 1993Brook Trout950–report
October 8, 1992Brook Trout950–report
October 10, 1991Brook Trout950–report
September 26, 1990Brook Trout950–report
October 3, 1989Brook Trout900–report
October 6, 1987Brook Trout950–report
October 21, 1986Brook Trout900–report
October 3, 1985Brook Trout690–report
October 10, 1984Brook Trout500–report
October 9, 1984Brook Trout400–report
October 13, 1983Brook Trout1,200–report
June 7, 1983Brook Trout1,500–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Seney
Facilities
camping, restrooms, dock

Spring-fed former DNR trout rearing pond at the East Branch of the Fox River State Forest Campground, 8 miles north of Seney via M-77. The 1-mile Steeb Pathway circles the pond, and DNR has described docks reaching into the water for anglers without a boat or waders.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Kings Pond?

Fishing Kings Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 41 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked November 12, 2024.

When is Kings Pond stocked?

Last stocked November 12, 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 1983, most often in October and November. No plants recorded in 1988, 2000, and 2001.

How do you get on Kings Pond?

The nearest town is Seney. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Spring-fed former DNR trout rearing pond at the East Branch of the Fox River State Forest Campground, 8 miles north of Seney via M-77. The 1-mile Steeb Pathway circles the pond, and DNR has described docks reaching into the water for anglers without a boat or waders.

Which lakes near Kings Pond were stocked more recently?

Ward Lake (8.6 mi) and Syphon Lake (9.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Ward Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout and Syphon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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