Rhododendron Pond fishing

Rhododendron Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
September 2025
Brook Trout
Plants on record
13
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.2 in
Elevation
1,535 ft

Fish at Rhododendron Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.2 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Rhododendron Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2012 and 2023.

Fish stocked in 2011

100

Fish stocked in 2013

200

Fish stocked in 2014

200

Fish stocked in 2015

200

Fish stocked in 2016

200

Fish stocked in 2017

200

Fish stocked in 2018

160

Fish stocked in 2019

240

Fish stocked in 2020

130

Fish stocked in 2021

200

Fish stocked in 2022

200

Fish stocked in 2024

200

Fish stocked in 2025

200

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2025Brook Trout2003.9 inreport
September 2024Brook Trout2004.2 inreport
September 2022Brook Trout2004.5 inreport
September 2021Brook Trout2003.9 inreport
September 2020Brook Trout1303.9 inreport
September 2019Brook Trout2404.2 inreport
September 2018Brook Trout1604.2 inreport
October 2017Brook Trout2004.1 inreport
October 2016Brook Trout2004.2 inreport
October 2015Brook Trout2004.3 inreport
September 2014Brook Trout2003.8 inreport
September 2013Brook Trout2004.8 inreport
October 2011Brook Trout1004.2 inreport

Access and facts

An interior pond of DEC's Dix Mountain Area in the High Peaks Wilderness. DEC names it, with Cranberry and Lilypad Ponds, as a more remote trout fishing option than the more heavily fished Chapel and Round Ponds.

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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 Rhododendron Pond?

Fishing Rhododendron Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 13 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.2 in.

When is Rhododendron Pond stocked?

Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2012 and 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Rhododendron Pond?

Brook Trout stocked at Rhododendron Pond average 4.2 in.

How do you get on Rhododendron Pond?

An interior pond of DEC's Dix Mountain Area in the High Peaks Wilderness. DEC names it, with Cranberry and Lilypad Ponds, as a more remote trout fishing option than the more heavily fished Chapel and Round Ponds.

Which lakes near Rhododendron Pond were stocked more recently?

Chapel Pond (3 mi) was stocked more recently. Chapel Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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