Brook Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last May 12, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Naomikong Pond fishing
Naomikong Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Golden shiner and Rainbow smelt. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1979, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and night for Rainbow smelt.
- Last stocked
- May 12, 2026
- · Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 39
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 6.4
Fish at Naomikong Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last May 12, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Golden shiner Confirmed present
Rainbow smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow smelt species guideHow Naomikong Pond is stocked
About 2,566 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
500
Fish stocked in 1980
500
Fish stocked in 1981
500
Fish stocked in 1982
500
Fish stocked in 1984
500
Fish stocked in 1985
470
Fish stocked in 1986
500
Fish stocked in 1987
500
Fish stocked in 1990
500
Fish stocked in 1991
500
Fish stocked in 1992
500
Fish stocked in 1993
500
Fish stocked in 1994
500
Fish stocked in 1995
500
Fish stocked in 1997
500
Fish stocked in 1998
500
Fish stocked in 1999
500
Fish stocked in 2003
796
Fish stocked in 2004
500
Fish stocked in 2005
500
Fish stocked in 2006
400
Fish stocked in 2007
400
Fish stocked in 2008
450
Fish stocked in 2009
400
Fish stocked in 2010
399
Fish stocked in 2011
399
Fish stocked in 2013
400
Fish stocked in 2014
400
Fish stocked in 2015
400
Fish stocked in 2016
398
Fish stocked in 2017
400
Fish stocked in 2018
400
Fish stocked in 2019
178
Fish stocked in 2021
179
Fish stocked in 2022
198
Fish stocked in 2023
198
Fish stocked in 2024
198
Fish stocked in 2025
178
Fish stocked in 2026
180
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Brook Trout | 180 | – | report |
| May 1, 2025 | Brook Trout | 178 | – | report |
| April 22, 2024 | Brook Trout | 198 | – | report |
| May 5, 2023 | Brook Trout | 198 | – | report |
| May 23, 2022 | Brook Trout | 198 | – | report |
| May 4, 2021 | Brook Trout | 179 | – | report |
| May 22, 2019 | Brook Trout | 178 | – | report |
| October 17, 2018 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 18, 2017 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| November 1, 2016 | Brook Trout | 398 | – | report |
| November 3, 2015 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 14, 2014 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 24, 2013 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| November 1, 2011 | Brook Trout | 399 | – | report |
| November 10, 2010 | Brook Trout | 399 | – | report |
| November 2, 2009 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 20, 2008 | Brook Trout | 450 | – | report |
| October 22, 2007 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 9, 2006 | Brook Trout | 400 | – | report |
| October 11, 2005 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| November 3, 2004 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| May 6, 2003 | Brook Trout | 796 | – | report |
| September 30, 1999 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 9, 1998 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 13, 1997 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 4, 1995 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 6, 1994 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 28, 1993 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| September 30, 1992 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| September 26, 1991 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| September 24, 1990 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| September 21, 1987 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 24, 1986 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 23, 1985 | Brook Trout | 470 | – | report |
| October 16, 1984 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| May 18, 1982 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| June 2, 1981 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| June 23, 1980 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
| July 6, 1979 | Brook Trout | 500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Eckerman, MI
Walk-in pond in the Hiawatha National Forest, reached from a paved scenic-overlook lot about 7 miles east of M-123 on Lakeshore Drive (Curley Lewis Highway). Access is on the south side: park at the gate and walk the trail. Hand-carry craft can be hauled in; DNR says shore spots are plentiful.
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Common questions
What fish are at Naomikong Pond?
Fishing Naomikong Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 39 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 12, 2026. Golden shiner and Rainbow smelt are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Naomikong Pond stocked?
Last stocked May 12, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1979, most often in May and October. About 2,566 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Naomikong Pond?
The nearest town is Eckerman, MI. Walk-in pond in the Hiawatha National Forest, reached from a paved scenic-overlook lot about 7 miles east of M-123 on Lakeshore Drive (Curley Lewis Highway). Access is on the south side: park at the gate and walk the trail. Hand-carry craft can be hauled in; DNR says shore spots are plentiful.