Brook Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last October 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk Puffer Pond fishing
Puffer Pond fishing: not stocked since October 2017. It was stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- October 2017
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4 in
- Elevation
- 2,184 ft
Fish at Puffer Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last October 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk Puffer Pond is a lake located southwest of Christian Hill, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout and black bullhead. For those looking to fish here, access is provided by trail from Thirteenth Lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Puffer Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,500
Fish stocked in 2013
800
Fish stocked in 2014
1,000
Fish stocked in 2015
1,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 800 | 3.4 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.7 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Facilities
- camping
A trail-only pond in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. The West Puffer Pond Trail runs about 2.2 miles from the Kings Flow trailhead at the end of Big Brook Road to the north shore; the East Puffer Pond Trail comes in 4.3 miles from Old Farm Clearing. Lean-tos stand on the north shore.
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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 Puffer Pond?
Fishing Puffer Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 6 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2017, averaging 4 in.
When is Puffer Pond stocked?
Not stocked since October 2017. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Puffer Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Puffer Pond average 4 in.
How do you get on Puffer Pond?
Facilities include camping. A trail-only pond in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. The West Puffer Pond Trail runs about 2.2 miles from the Kings Flow trailhead at the end of Big Brook Road to the north shore; the East Puffer Pond Trail comes in 4.3 miles from Old Farm Clearing. Lean-tos stand on the north shore.
Which lakes near Puffer Pond were stocked more recently?
John Pond (3.8 mi), Thirteenth Lake (4 mi), Siamese Brook (4.7 mi), and Crotched Pond (4.9 mi) were stocked more recently. John Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, Thirteenth Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Siamese Brook is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Crotched Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.