Jabe Pond fishing

Jabe Pond fishing has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

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Last stocked
September 2025
Brook Trout
Plants on record
35
Since 2011
Species recorded
3
Average size
7.8 in
Elevation
1,309 ft

Fish at Jabe Pond

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 2025 · avg 6.7 in · 16 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2021 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 2021 · avg 9.4 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last May 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2017 · avg 7.1 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Jabe Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

1,935

Fish stocked in 2012

1,530

Fish stocked in 2013

1,440

Fish stocked in 2014

1,520

Fish stocked in 2015

12,260

Fish stocked in 2016

1,000

Fish stocked in 2017

1,500

Fish stocked in 2018

7,150

Fish stocked in 2019

7,150

Fish stocked in 2020

3,990

Fish stocked in 2021

8,250

Fish stocked in 2022

6,990

Fish stocked in 2023

7,500

Fish stocked in 2024

6,000

Fish stocked in 2025

6,000

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2025Brook Trout6,0004.2 inreport
September 2024Brook Trout6,0004.2 inreport
October 2023Brook Trout6,0004.1 inreport
June 2023Brook Trout50011.1 inreport
April 2023Brook Trout2015.85 inreport
April 2023Brook Trout98010.5 inreport
September 2022Brook Trout6,0004 inreport
May 2022Brook Trout515.5 inreport
May 2022Brook Trout98510.5 inreport
October 2021Brook Trout1,1004.9 inreport
September 2021Brook Trout6,1503.9 inreport
April 2021Rainbow Trout1,0008.9 inreport
September 2020Brook Trout3,9904.6 inreport
October 2019Brook Trout6,1501.4 inreport
May 2019Rainbow Trout1,0009.25 inreport
October 2018Brook Trout6,1503.5 inreport
May 2018Rainbow Trout1,0009.65 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout5008 inreport
April 2017Rainbow Trout1,0008.8 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout18510 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout60510 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout2109 inreport
September 2015Brook Trout6,1504.6 inreport
May 2015Rainbow Trout1,0009.3 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout5,1107 inreport
May 2014Rainbow Trout1,0009.3 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout5203.7 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout4407.8 inreport
April 2013Rainbow Trout1,00010 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout5307.7 inreport
April 2012Rainbow Trout6879.35 inreport
April 2012Rainbow Trout3139.23 inreport
October 2011Brook Trout4253.9 inreport
May 2011Rainbow Trout1,0009.4 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout5108.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Hague
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
Facilities
camping

From Route 9N south of Hague, take Split Rock Road (not Terrace Road, which crosses private land) to the DEC Jabe Pond parking area off Battle Hill Road, about 10 cars. The seasonal hand launch is a 200-foot carry. Five designated tent sites, two of them accessible.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Jabe Pond

Anglers should be aware that as of 2019-08-26 Google Maps has incorrect directions to the hiking trail head at Jabe Pond. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at Jabe Pond?

Fishing Jabe Pond usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 16 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 6.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2021, averaging 9.4 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2017, averaging 7.1 in.

When is Jabe Pond stocked?

Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Jabe Pond?

Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Brook Trout average 6.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.4 in. Brown Trout average 7.1 in.

How do you get on Jabe Pond?

There is no boat ramp and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Hague. Facilities include camping. From Route 9N south of Hague, take Split Rock Road (not Terrace Road, which crosses private land) to the DEC Jabe Pond parking area off Battle Hill Road, about 10 cars. The seasonal hand launch is a 200-foot carry. Five designated tent sites, two of them accessible.

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