Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk John Pond fishing
John Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September. 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 in
- Elevation
- 1,820 ft
Fish at John Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How John Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012.
Fish stocked in 2011
450
Fish stocked in 2013
500
Fish stocked in 2014
900
Fish stocked in 2015
900
Fish stocked in 2016
900
Fish stocked in 2017
900
Fish stocked in 2018
720
Fish stocked in 2019
1,080
Fish stocked in 2020
585
Fish stocked in 2021
900
Fish stocked in 2022
900
Fish stocked in 2023
900
Fish stocked in 2024
900
Fish stocked in 2025
900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 585 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,080 | 4 in | report |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 720 | 3.5 in | report |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4 in | report |
| September 2016 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 900 | 3.75 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 900 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.7 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 450 | 4.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Indian Lake
- Facilities
- camping
From Indian Lake, take Route 30 south, County Route 4, then Starbuck and Lakeview Roads to the end of Wilderness Lane and a small parking area. The John Pond Trail follows an old road about 2.3 miles to a lean-to on the shore, part of DEC's 4.8-mile John Pond-Clear Pond loop.
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Common questions
What fish are at John Pond?
Fishing John Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4 in.
When is John Pond stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September. No plants recorded in 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at John Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at John Pond average 4 in.
How do you get on John Pond?
The nearest town is Indian Lake. Facilities include camping. From Indian Lake, take Route 30 south, County Route 4, then Starbuck and Lakeview Roads to the end of Wilderness Lane and a small parking area. The John Pond Trail follows an old road about 2.3 miles to a lean-to on the shore, part of DEC's 4.8-mile John Pond-Clear Pond loop.
Which lakes near John Pond were stocked more recently?
Thirteenth Lake (4.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Thirteenth Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.