Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last May 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk Oliver Pond fishing
Oliver Pond fishing has Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 8.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,492 ft
Fish at Oliver Pond
Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last May 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk How Oliver Pond is stocked
Center Pond (3.2 mi), Marion Pond (3.7 mi), and Stony Pond (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
590
Fish stocked in 2012
620
Fish stocked in 2013
510
Fish stocked in 2014
610
Fish stocked in 2015
600
Fish stocked in 2016
600
Fish stocked in 2017
580
Fish stocked in 2018
610
Fish stocked in 2019
620
Fish stocked in 2020
530
Fish stocked in 2021
610
Fish stocked in 2022
700
Fish stocked in 2023
700
Fish stocked in 2024
740
Fish stocked in 2025
740
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 9 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 10 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 610 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 530 | 8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 620 | 8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 610 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 600 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 600 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 610 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 510 | 8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 620 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Schroon Lake
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
From Route 9 south of Schroon Lake, take Hoffman Road (County Road 24) about 8 miles to parking on the right. A short carry reaches DEC's hand launch on this 42-acre pond; fishing from a canoe or kayak works best. Two primitive campsites are a short paddle away.
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Common questions
What fish are at Oliver Pond?
Fishing Oliver Pond usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 9 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2019, averaging 8.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.8 in.
When is Oliver Pond stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Oliver Pond?
Stocked fish average 8.4 in. Brown Trout average 8.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Oliver Pond?
It is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Schroon Lake. Facilities include camping. From Route 9 south of Schroon Lake, take Hoffman Road (County Road 24) about 8 miles to parking on the right. A short carry reaches DEC's hand launch on this 42-acre pond; fishing from a canoe or kayak works best. Two primitive campsites are a short paddle away.
Which lakes near Oliver Pond were stocked more recently?
Center Pond (3.2 mi), Marion Pond (3.7 mi), and Stony Pond (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently.