Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Long Pond fishing
Long Pond fishing has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9 in
- Elevation
- 1,498 ft
Fish at Long Pond
Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 2012 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Alewife Confirmed present
How Long Pond is stocked
Shaver Pond (1 mi) was stocked more recently. Shaver Pond is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,240
Fish stocked in 2012
1,890
Fish stocked in 2013
1,450
Fish stocked in 2014
1,720
Fish stocked in 2015
1,710
Fish stocked in 2016
1,720
Fish stocked in 2017
1,650
Fish stocked in 2018
2,340
Fish stocked in 2019
2,170
Fish stocked in 2020
1,470
Fish stocked in 2021
1,860
Fish stocked in 2022
4,200
Fish stocked in 2023
1,700
Fish stocked in 2024
1,820
Fish stocked in 2025
3,560
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 7.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 8.9 in | report |
| November 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 7 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,860 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,470 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 400 | 13 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 600 | 13.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,740 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,720 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,710 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,720 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,450 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 890 | 9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 840 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Grafton
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
In Grafton Lakes State Park, reached off the main park road and N. Long Pond Road. A hand launch by the main beach (25 cars and trailers) and an unimproved trailer launch at the northeast end; electric motors only, day-use fee in season, boat rentals. DEC notes many shore spots.
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About Long Pond
Nearest lakes
Public land at Long Pond
Long Pond is inside Grafton Lakes State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Long Pond?
Fishing Long Pond usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 18 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2012, averaging 9.1 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 7 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Long Pond stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Long Pond?
Stocked fish average 9 in. Brown Trout average 9.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Brook Trout average 7 in.
How do you get on Long Pond?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Grafton. Facilities include restrooms. In Grafton Lakes State Park, reached off the main park road and N. Long Pond Road. A hand launch by the main beach (25 cars and trailers) and an unimproved trailer launch at the northeast end; electric motors only, day-use fee in season, boat rentals. DEC notes many shore spots.
Which lakes near Long Pond were stocked more recently?
Shaver Pond (1 mi) was stocked more recently. Shaver Pond is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.