Brown Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Palmer Pond fishing
Palmer Pond fishing has Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- May 2024
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 10.9 in
- Elevation
- 1,185 ft
Fish at Palmer Pond
Brown Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last May 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last May 2017 Best: dawn, dusk Palmer Pond is located southeast of Riparius, New York. Fish species present in the lake are tiger trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Palmer Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
950
Fish stocked in 2012
950
Fish stocked in 2013
950
Fish stocked in 2014
950
Fish stocked in 2015
950
Fish stocked in 2017
950
Fish stocked in 2018
250
Fish stocked in 2019
250
Fish stocked in 2021
560
Fish stocked in 2024
270
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 560 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.86 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 250 | 12.7 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9.64 in | report |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Riparius
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
From Route 8 about a mile east of Riparius, Palmer Pond Road ends at a DEC parking area and trailhead. A 2-mile round-trip dirt trail with spurs leads along this 31-acre pond, with a trail off Palmer Road on the south shore. DEC lists a hand launch and four tent sites, two accessible.
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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 Palmer Pond?
Fishing Palmer Pond usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 10 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 12.2 in. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2017, averaging 10.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2017, averaging 9.5 in.
When is Palmer Pond stocked?
Last stocked May 2024. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May. No plants recorded in 2016, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Palmer Pond?
Stocked fish average 10.9 in. Brown Trout average 12.2 in. Brook Trout average 10.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.5 in.
How do you get on Palmer Pond?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Riparius. Facilities include camping. From Route 8 about a mile east of Riparius, Palmer Pond Road ends at a DEC parking area and trailhead. A 2-mile round-trip dirt trail with spurs leads along this 31-acre pond, with a trail off Palmer Road on the south shore. DEC lists a hand launch and four tent sites, two accessible.
Which lakes near Palmer Pond were stocked more recently?
Mill Creek (1.5 mi), Loon Lake (2.3 mi), Glen Creek (4.2 mi), Trout Brook (5.9 mi), and North Creek (6.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Mill Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout, Glen Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout, Trout Brook is also stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout, and North Creek is also stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.