Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.2 in · 15 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideHatch Pond fishing
Hatch Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Golden shiner, Creek chub, and Brown bullhead. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dusk and night for Brown bullhead.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,164 ft
Fish at Hatch Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Golden shiner Confirmed present
Creek chub Confirmed present
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guideHow Hatch Pond is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
250
Fish stocked in 2012
200
Fish stocked in 2013
500
Fish stocked in 2014
500
Fish stocked in 2015
500
Fish stocked in 2016
500
Fish stocked in 2017
500
Fish stocked in 2018
400
Fish stocked in 2019
600
Fish stocked in 2020
320
Fish stocked in 2021
500
Fish stocked in 2022
500
Fish stocked in 2023
500
Fish stocked in 2024
500
Fish stocked in 2025
500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.9 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 320 | 3.9 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.1 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.4 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- North Hudson, New York
- Shore access
- Yes
An 8-acre backcountry pond in the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, about 1.5 miles from the road and reached via a foot trail. Reclaimed in 1953 and stocked annually with brook trout fingerlings ever since.
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Common questions
What fish are at Hatch Pond?
Fishing Hatch Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.2 in. Golden shiner, Creek chub, and Brown bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hatch Pond stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in September and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Hatch Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Hatch Pond average 4.2 in.
How do you get on Hatch Pond?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is North Hudson, New York. An 8-acre backcountry pond in the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, about 1.5 miles from the road and reached via a foot trail. Reclaimed in 1953 and stocked annually with brook trout fingerlings ever since.