Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Goose Pond fishing
Goose Pond fishing has Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Splake on the stocking report. Also recorded: Golden shiner and Creek chub. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Splake
- Plants on record
- 37
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7 in
- Elevation
- 1,179 ft
Fish at Goose Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 8.3 in · 13 plants
Splake species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last September 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2021 · avg 4.1 in · 11 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide Golden shiner Confirmed present
Creek chub Confirmed present
How Goose Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
650
Fish stocked in 2012
1,610
Fish stocked in 2013
1,570
Fish stocked in 2014
2,030
Fish stocked in 2015
2,140
Fish stocked in 2016
2,140
Fish stocked in 2017
2,080
Fish stocked in 2018
1,840
Fish stocked in 2019
2,410
Fish stocked in 2020
1,580
Fish stocked in 2021
1,910
Fish stocked in 2023
960
Fish stocked in 2024
1,020
Fish stocked in 2025
1,140
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Splake | 720 | 8.1 in | report |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Splake | 600 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2023 | Splake | 560 | 8.2 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 580 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2021 | Splake | 130 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 780 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Splake | 300 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.6 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,440 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Splake | 300 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 8.2 in | report |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 960 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Splake | 300 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 580 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Splake | 210 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 8 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 2016 | Splake | 270 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Splake | 270 | 8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 8.1 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Splake | 300 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 530 | 8.4 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 600 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Splake | 300 | 7.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 8.5 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.7 in | report |
| May 2012 | Splake | 240 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 670 | 8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Schroon Lake
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
From Schroon Lake take US 9 north 1.7 mi, Alder Meadow Road 2.1 mi, then Crane Pond Road 1.4 mi to the parking area. Walk Crane Pond Road 0.9 mi to the Goose Pond Trail, then 0.9 mi to the north shore. Paths reach part of the shore; a canoe can be carried in. Three tent sites.
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Common questions
What fish are at Goose Pond?
Fishing Goose Pond is as likely for Rainbow Trout and Splake. Each accounts for 13 of 37 plants on record. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.3 in. Splake was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.3 in. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2021, averaging 4.1 in. Golden shiner and Creek chub are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Goose Pond stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Goose Pond?
Stocked fish average 7 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.3 in. Splake average 8.3 in. Brook Trout average 4.1 in.
How do you get on Goose Pond?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Schroon Lake. Facilities include camping. From Schroon Lake take US 9 north 1.7 mi, Alder Meadow Road 2.1 mi, then Crane Pond Road 1.4 mi to the parking area. Walk Crane Pond Road 0.9 mi to the Goose Pond Trail, then 0.9 mi to the north shore. Paths reach part of the shore; a canoe can be carried in. Three tent sites.
Which lakes near Goose Pond were stocked more recently?
Oxshoe Pond (1.3 mi), Gull Pond (1.6 mi), and Crab Pond (2 mi) were stocked more recently. Oxshoe Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout, Gull Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Crab Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.