Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last November 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Launt Pond fishing
Launt Pond fishing has Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- November 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 31
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 7.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,877 ft
Fish at Launt Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last November 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk How Launt Pond is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
2,650
Fish stocked in 2012
2,570
Fish stocked in 2013
1,740
Fish stocked in 2014
2,000
Fish stocked in 2015
1,940
Fish stocked in 2016
1,860
Fish stocked in 2017
2,000
Fish stocked in 2018
2,100
Fish stocked in 2019
2,300
Fish stocked in 2020
1,740
Fish stocked in 2021
1,760
Fish stocked in 2022
2,300
Fish stocked in 2023
2,400
Fish stocked in 2024
770
Fish stocked in 2025
3,650
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,050 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 6.6 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brook Trout | 770 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9.5 in | report |
| September 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9 in | report |
| October 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,420 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brook Trout | 340 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 6 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 440 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 700 | 7.4 in | report |
| October 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 700 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 700 | 9 in | report |
| October 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brook Trout | 560 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 640 | 8 in | report |
| October 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 700 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 700 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 600 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 670 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 650 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Walton
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
In DEC's Bear Spring Mountain Campground & Day Use Area on East Trout Brook Road, reached from Route 30 at Shinhopple. Hand launch with a 6-car lot for non-motor boats; rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals; a wheelchair-accessible fishing and viewing platform in the day-use area. Day-use fee in season.
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Common questions
What fish are at Launt Pond?
Fishing Launt Pond usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 16 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2025, averaging 8.6 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 6.2 in.
When is Launt Pond stocked?
Last stocked November 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Launt Pond?
Stocked fish average 7.4 in. Brook Trout average 8.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.2 in.
How do you get on Launt Pond?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Walton. Facilities include camping and restrooms. In DEC's Bear Spring Mountain Campground & Day Use Area on East Trout Brook Road, reached from Route 30 at Shinhopple. Hand launch with a 6-car lot for non-motor boats; rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals; a wheelchair-accessible fishing and viewing platform in the day-use area. Day-use fee in season.