McKenzie Pond fishing

McKenzie Pond fishing has Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Brook Trout, Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Smelt, Slimy Sculpin, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, night for Rainbow Smelt, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.

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Last stocked
May 2025
Atlantic Salmon
Plants on record
14
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
6.8 in
Elevation
1,660 ft

Fish at McKenzie Pond

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

How McKenzie Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2019.

Fish stocked in 2011

250

Fish stocked in 2012

250

Fish stocked in 2013

250

Fish stocked in 2014

250

Fish stocked in 2015

250

Fish stocked in 2016

250

Fish stocked in 2017

250

Fish stocked in 2018

250

Fish stocked in 2020

250

Fish stocked in 2021

250

Fish stocked in 2022

240

Fish stocked in 2023

220

Fish stocked in 2024

250

Fish stocked in 2025

260

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2025Atlantic Salmon2606.57 inreport
May 2024Atlantic Salmon2507.2 inreport
May 2023Atlantic Salmon2207 inreport
May 2022Atlantic Salmon2406.5 inreport
April 2021Atlantic Salmon2506.5 inreport
April 2020Atlantic Salmon2507 inreport
May 2018Atlantic Salmon2507.2 inreport
May 2017Atlantic Salmon2507 inreport
May 2016Atlantic Salmon2507.3 inreport
May 2015Atlantic Salmon2507 inreport
May 2014Atlantic Salmon2506.6 inreport
April 2013Atlantic Salmon2506.6 inreport
May 2012Atlantic Salmon2507 inreport
June 2011Atlantic Salmon2505.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Saranac Lake

A 238-acre pond just east of the Village of Saranac Lake at the foot of Baker Mountain. Most of the shore is state land in the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness, but DEC says the only road access crosses private land. The Jackrabbit Trail has a trailhead on McKenzie Pond Road.

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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

Ray Brook 3 mi last stocked April 2024 Lake Colby 3.6 mi last stocked November 2025 Kiwassa Lake 4.4 mi last stocked June 2018 Sumner Brook 4.8 mi last stocked March 2020 Owl Pond 5.4 mi last stocked September 2025

Common questions

What fish are at McKenzie Pond?

Fishing McKenzie Pond usually means Atlantic Salmon. All 14 plants on record are Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Brook Trout, Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Smelt, and Slimy Sculpin, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is McKenzie Pond stocked?

Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2019.

How big are the fish stocked at McKenzie Pond?

Atlantic Salmon stocked at McKenzie Pond average 6.8 in.

How do you get on McKenzie Pond?

The nearest town is Saranac Lake. A 238-acre pond just east of the Village of Saranac Lake at the foot of Baker Mountain. Most of the shore is state land in the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness, but DEC says the only road access crosses private land. The Jackrabbit Trail has a trailhead on McKenzie Pond Road.

Which lakes near McKenzie Pond were stocked more recently?

Lake Colby (3.6 mi) and Owl Pond (5.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Colby is also stocked with Atlantic Salmon.

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