Long Pond fishing

Long Pond fishing: not stocked since August 2023. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

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Last stocked
August 2023
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
11
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
9.5 in
Elevation
1,237 ft

Fish at Long Pond

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 11 plants · last August 2023

Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9.5 in · 11 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Long Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

Fish stocked in 2011

300

Fish stocked in 2012

500

Fish stocked in 2013

500

Fish stocked in 2014

500

Fish stocked in 2015

500

Fish stocked in 2016

500

Fish stocked in 2018

500

Fish stocked in 2019

980

Fish stocked in 2020

500

Fish stocked in 2023

500

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 2023Tiger Muskie5008.6 inreport
August 2020Tiger Muskie5009.1 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie5008.5 inreport
August 2019Tiger Muskie48011 inreport
September 2018Tiger Muskie5009.5 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie500–report
September 2015Tiger Muskie5009.4 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie5008.3 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie50010.1 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie50011 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie3009.6 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Smithville Flats
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
camping

Concrete ramp and parking for 10 cars and trailers off Route 41, 3 miles northwest of Smithville Flats, with a 25 hp motor limit. A wheelchair-accessible fishing and viewing platform is at the same lot. Ten first-come campsites ring the pond, and a picnic area sits by the dam.

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

Nearest lakes

Merrill Creek 6.5 mi last stocked April 2019 Otselic River 8.7 mi last stocked March 2025 Genegantslet Creek 9 mi last stocked April 2025 Dudley Creek 9.1 mi last stocked March 2025 Bowman Creek 10.9 mi last stocked November 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Long Pond?

Fishing Long Pond usually means Tiger Muskie. All 11 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Crappie, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Long Pond stocked?

Not stocked since August 2023. No plants recorded in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Long Pond?

Tiger Muskie stocked at Long Pond average 9.5 in.

How do you get on Long Pond?

There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Smithville Flats. Facilities include camping. Concrete ramp and parking for 10 cars and trailers off Route 41, 3 miles northwest of Smithville Flats, with a 25 hp motor limit. A wheelchair-accessible fishing and viewing platform is at the same lot. Ten first-come campsites ring the pond, and a picnic area sits by the dam.

Which lakes near Long Pond were stocked more recently?

Otselic River (8.7 mi), Genegantslet Creek (9 mi), Dudley Creek (9.1 mi), and Bowman Creek (10.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

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