Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.2 in · 14 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideIsland Pond fishing
Island Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,337 ft
Fish at Island Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Island Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
500
Fish stocked in 2012
450
Fish stocked in 2013
400
Fish stocked in 2014
450
Fish stocked in 2015
1,050
Fish stocked in 2017
1,050
Fish stocked in 2018
700
Fish stocked in 2019
1,170
Fish stocked in 2020
680
Fish stocked in 2021
1,050
Fish stocked in 2022
1,050
Fish stocked in 2023
1,050
Fish stocked in 2024
1,050
Fish stocked in 2025
1,050
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 4 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 3.9 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 680 | 4.6 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,170 | 3.9 in | report |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 4 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 4 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 450 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 400 | 3.4 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 450 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Brant Lake
- Facilities
- camping
Trail access only, in DEC's Lake George Wild Forest. From the south, the trail runs 1.6 miles from the Padanarum Road parking area past Long Pond, with a carry down trail from Long Pond. From the north, start at the Lily Pond Road parking area off Route 8. Two designated tent sites.
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Common questions
What fish are at Island Pond?
Fishing Island Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.2 in.
When is Island Pond stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Island Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Island Pond average 4.2 in.
How do you get on Island Pond?
The nearest town is Brant Lake. Facilities include camping. Trail access only, in DEC's Lake George Wild Forest. From the south, the trail runs 1.6 miles from the Padanarum Road parking area past Long Pond, with a carry down trail from Long Pond. From the north, start at the Lily Pond Road parking area off Route 8. Two designated tent sites.