Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Palmers Pond fishing
Palmers Pond fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,133 ft
Fish at Palmers Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide Brown Bullhead Confirmed present
Palmers Pond, also known as Deposit #1, is a small body of water located in Broome County. It contains several fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, and brown bullhead. Trout fishing is generally best from mid-April, shortly after they are stocked, until early-June. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Palmers Pond is stocked
Cannonsville Reservoir (5.3 mi) and Beaver Kill (16.1 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
200
Fish stocked in 2012
200
Fish stocked in 2013
200
Fish stocked in 2014
160
Fish stocked in 2015
200
Fish stocked in 2016
200
Fish stocked in 2017
200
Fish stocked in 2018
170
Fish stocked in 2019
200
Fish stocked in 2020
150
Fish stocked in 2021
170
Fish stocked in 2022
200
Fish stocked in 2023
200
Fish stocked in 2024
210
Fish stocked in 2025
210
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 10.2 in | report |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 9.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 170 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 170 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Deposit
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
A 1.9-acre, 10-foot-deep flood-control pond on the north edge of the Village of Deposit, fished from shore off Pine Street. DEC suggests a bobber when bait fishing, for casting distance and to keep the bait suspended.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Palmers Pond
There is no boating, swimming, or ice fishing allowed on this flood control pond. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Palmers Pond?
Fishing Palmers Pond usually means Rainbow Trout. All 15 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.3 in. Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Palmers Pond stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April.
How big are the fish stocked at Palmers Pond?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Palmers Pond average 9.3 in.
How do you get on Palmers Pond?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Deposit. A 1.9-acre, 10-foot-deep flood-control pond on the north edge of the Village of Deposit, fished from shore off Pine Street. DEC suggests a bobber when bait fishing, for casting distance and to keep the bait suspended.
Which lakes near Palmers Pond were stocked more recently?
Cannonsville Reservoir (5.3 mi) and Beaver Kill (16.1 mi) were stocked more recently.