Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Long Pond fishing
Long Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Splake, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Golden Shiner, and Creek Chubsucker. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, dusk and night for Brown Bullhead, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- May 2024
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,349 ft
Fish at Long Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Splake Confirmed present 
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Creek Chubsucker Confirmed present
How Long Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016 and 2021.
Fish stocked in 2012
1,440
Fish stocked in 2013
1,500
Fish stocked in 2014
1,500
Fish stocked in 2015
1,310
Fish stocked in 2017
1,500
Fish stocked in 2018
1,500
Fish stocked in 2019
1,500
Fish stocked in 2020
1,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,500
Fish stocked in 2023
1,500
Fish stocked in 2024
1,650
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,310 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,440 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Croghan
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC beach (hand) launch off Prentice Road northeast of Croghan, reached via Route 10/Belfort Road and Long Pond Road, with parking for about 5 cars and a 10 hp motor limit. Provided under a DEC and Future Farmers of America agreement.
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Common questions
What fish are at Long Pond?
Fishing Long Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 11 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 8.8 in. Splake, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, and Golden Shiner, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Long Pond stocked?
Last stocked May 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2016 and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Long Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Long Pond average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Long Pond?
There is no boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Croghan. DEC beach (hand) launch off Prentice Road northeast of Croghan, reached via Route 10/Belfort Road and Long Pond Road, with parking for about 5 cars and a 10 hp motor limit. Provided under a DEC and Future Farmers of America agreement.
Which lakes near Long Pond were stocked more recently?
Clear Pond (1.5 mi) and Silver Dawn Lake (6.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Clear Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout and Silver Dawn Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.