Rock Pond fishing

Rock Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. 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.

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Last stocked
September 2025
Brook Trout
Plants on record
15
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.2 in
Elevation
1,372 ft

Fish at Rock Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.2 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Rock Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

2,250

Fish stocked in 2012

925

Fish stocked in 2013

2,250

Fish stocked in 2014

2,250

Fish stocked in 2015

2,250

Fish stocked in 2016

2,250

Fish stocked in 2017

2,250

Fish stocked in 2018

2,250

Fish stocked in 2019

2,250

Fish stocked in 2020

2,250

Fish stocked in 2021

2,250

Fish stocked in 2022

2,250

Fish stocked in 2023

2,250

Fish stocked in 2024

2,250

Fish stocked in 2025

2,250

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2025Brook Trout2,2504.1 inreport
September 2024Brook Trout2,2504.5 inreport
September 2023Brook Trout2,2504.2 inreport
September 2022Brook Trout2,2504 inreport
September 2021Brook Trout2,2503.9 inreport
September 2020Brook Trout2,2503.9 inreport
September 2019Brook Trout2,2504.3 inreport
September 2018Brook Trout2,2504.6 inreport
October 2017Brook Trout2,2504.6 inreport
October 2016Brook Trout2,2504.5 inreport
October 2015Brook Trout2,2504.6 inreport
September 2014Brook Trout2,2503.4 inreport
September 2013Brook Trout2,2504.4 inreport
November 2012Brook Trout9253.6 inreport
October 2011Brook Trout2,2504 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Ticonderoga
Facilities
camping

56-acre pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, no road access. Paddle from Putnam Pond Campground through Putnam Pond into North Pond, then take the marked half-mile carry to Rock Pond. Or hike the Clear Pond Trail from the campground. A 1.9-mile trail loops the shore, and a lean-to sits on the pond.

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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 Rock Pond?

Fishing Rock Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.2 in.

When is Rock 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 Rock Pond?

Brook Trout stocked at Rock Pond average 4.2 in.

How do you get on Rock Pond?

The nearest town is Ticonderoga. Facilities include camping. 56-acre pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, no road access. Paddle from Putnam Pond Campground through Putnam Pond into North Pond, then take the marked half-mile carry to Rock Pond. Or hike the Clear Pond Trail from the campground. A 1.9-mile trail loops the shore, and a lean-to sits on the pond.

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