Military Pond fishing

Military Pond fishing has Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
April 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
13
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
8.1 in
Elevation
1,081 ft

Fish at Military Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 8.1 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Military Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.

Fish stocked in 2011

550

Fish stocked in 2012

580

Fish stocked in 2013

470

Fish stocked in 2014

559

Fish stocked in 2015

560

Fish stocked in 2016

560

Fish stocked in 2018

570

Fish stocked in 2019

580

Fish stocked in 2020

480

Fish stocked in 2021

600

Fish stocked in 2023

550

Fish stocked in 2024

590

Fish stocked in 2025

580

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2025Brown Trout5808 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout5908 inreport
May 2023Brown Trout5508.5 inreport
May 2021Brown Trout6008 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout4809 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout5808 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout5708 inreport
May 2016Brown Trout5607.3 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout5607.9 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout5598.2 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout4708.2 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout5807.8 inreport
June 2011Brown Trout5507.8 inreport

Access and facts

Remote fishing pond in DEC's Terry Mountain State Forest in the Town of Black Brook. The Military Pond Trail starts at its own parking area on Mud Pond Road and runs 1.5 miles over moderate terrain to an overlook of the pond.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Military Pond?

Fishing Military Pond usually means Brown Trout. All 13 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.1 in.

When is Military Pond stocked?

Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Military Pond?

Brown Trout stocked at Military Pond average 8.1 in.

How do you get on Military Pond?

Remote fishing pond in DEC's Terry Mountain State Forest in the Town of Black Brook. The Military Pond Trail starts at its own parking area on Mud Pond Road and runs 1.5 miles over moderate terrain to an overlook of the pond.

Which lakes near Military Pond were stocked more recently?

Fern Lake (4.1 mi) and West Branch Ausable River (7.8 mi) were stocked more recently. West Branch Ausable River is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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