Island Pond fishing

Fishing at Island Pond has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

April 1, 2024

Plants on record

14

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

8.6 in

Elevation

968 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Tuxedo
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

DEC-listed hand launch on Island Pond in Harriman State Park, Tuxedo. A permit and key from the park manager at Tiorati Beach are required; electric motors only, valid NY fishing license required.

Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes

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How Island Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2024 it was April 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

Lake Askoti (2.3 mi), Walton Lake (5.5 mi), Bull Pond (6.8 mi), and Stony Brook (7.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bull Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.

Fish at Island Pond

Fishing Island Pond is most likely to be for Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout.

Brook Trout 14 plants
Plants
14 of 14
Last stocked
April 1, 2024
Average length
8.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Fishing Island Pond

Island Pond is a lake situated east of Brant Lake, New York. Anglers can target brook trout and brown bullhead, which are the fish species identified as present in the lake. Access to the pond is provided by a carry down trail that originates from Long Pond.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,2202011
  • 1,2502012
  • 1,3002013
  • 1,3002014
  • 1,1802015
  • 1,0402016
  • 1,3002017
  • 1,3002018
  • 1,3002019
  • 1,3002020
  • 6202021
  • 1,3002022
  • 1,3002023
  • 1,4302024

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 1, 2024 Brook Trout 1,430 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brook Trout 1,300 9.5 in report
April 1, 2022 Brook Trout 1,300 9 in report
April 1, 2021 Brook Trout 620 8.9 in report
April 1, 2020 Brook Trout 1,300 8.2 in report
April 1, 2019 Brook Trout 1,300 7.4 in report
April 1, 2018 Brook Trout 1,300 8.4 in report
April 1, 2017 Brook Trout 1,300 9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brook Trout 1,040 8.2 in report
April 1, 2015 Brook Trout 1,180 8 in report
April 1, 2014 Brook Trout 1,300 8.4 in report
March 1, 2013 Brook Trout 1,300 8.8 in report
March 1, 2012 Brook Trout 1,250 8.6 in report
April 1, 2011 Brook Trout 1,220 8.8 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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