Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Chapel Pond fishing
Chapel Pond fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 9.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,601 ft
Fish at Chapel Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2022 Best: dawn, dusk How Chapel Pond is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
550
Fish stocked in 2012
800
Fish stocked in 2013
800
Fish stocked in 2014
800
Fish stocked in 2015
800
Fish stocked in 2016
725
Fish stocked in 2017
725
Fish stocked in 2018
625
Fish stocked in 2019
675
Fish stocked in 2020
700
Fish stocked in 2021
600
Fish stocked in 2022
600
Fish stocked in 2023
500
Fish stocked in 2024
500
Fish stocked in 2025
500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 13 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 13 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 14 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 16 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 17 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 13 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 16 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 13 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 18 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 13 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13 in | report |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Keene Valley
Roadside pond in the Giant Mountain Wilderness, town of Keene. DEC's Chapel Pond Parking Area is on Route 73, 6.2 miles north of Northway Exit 30, about 200 feet off the road. The pond has a sandy beach on its east end.
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About Chapel Pond
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Common questions
What fish are at Chapel Pond?
Fishing Chapel Pond is as likely for Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 4.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2022, averaging 14.2 in.
When is Chapel Pond stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Chapel Pond?
Stocked fish average 9.2 in. Brook Trout average 4.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 14.2 in.
How do you get on Chapel Pond?
The nearest town is Keene Valley. Roadside pond in the Giant Mountain Wilderness, town of Keene. DEC's Chapel Pond Parking Area is on Route 73, 6.2 miles north of Northway Exit 30, about 200 feet off the road. The pond has a sandy beach on its east end.