Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.3 in · 15 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideOlmstead Pond fishing
Olmstead Pond fishing is stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,697 ft
Fish at Olmstead Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Fish species present in the pond are brown bullhead, and brook trout, providing targets for anglers. Access to the pond is available via a trail from West Flow Bay of Cranberry Lake on the south shore, guiding visitors to this location. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Olmstead Pond is stocked
Cranberry Lake (2.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Cranberry Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,100
Fish stocked in 2012
317
Fish stocked in 2013
300
Fish stocked in 2014
1,100
Fish stocked in 2015
1,100
Fish stocked in 2016
1,100
Fish stocked in 2017
1,100
Fish stocked in 2018
880
Fish stocked in 2019
1,320
Fish stocked in 2020
715
Fish stocked in 2021
1,100
Fish stocked in 2022
1,100
Fish stocked in 2023
1,100
Fish stocked in 2024
1,100
Fish stocked in 2025
1,100
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.6 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4 in | report |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 715 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,320 | 4 in | report |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 880 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.1 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.1 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 317 | 4.3 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 5.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Wanakena
- Facilities
- camping
Hike-in pond northeast of Wanakena. DEC's yellow Olmstead Pond Loop Trail leaves the Sixmile Creek Trail about 0.5 mile from the West Flow Trailhead on Cranberry Lake's south shore. DEC lists a lean-to on the loop. Outflow runs to Sixmile Creek.
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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 Olmstead Pond?
Fishing Olmstead Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.3 in.
When is Olmstead Pond stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in September and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Olmstead Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Olmstead Pond average 4.3 in.
How do you get on Olmstead Pond?
The nearest town is Wanakena. Facilities include camping. Hike-in pond northeast of Wanakena. DEC's yellow Olmstead Pond Loop Trail leaves the Sixmile Creek Trail about 0.5 mile from the West Flow Trailhead on Cranberry Lake's south shore. DEC lists a lean-to on the loop. Outflow runs to Sixmile Creek.
Which lakes near Olmstead Pond were stocked more recently?
Cranberry Lake (2.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Cranberry Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.