Brook Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Rock Pond fishing
Rock Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2024
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,346 ft
Fish at Rock Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Rock Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016 and 2021.
Fish stocked in 2011
280
Fish stocked in 2012
290
Fish stocked in 2013
300
Fish stocked in 2014
300
Fish stocked in 2015
260
Fish stocked in 2017
300
Fish stocked in 2018
300
Fish stocked in 2019
300
Fish stocked in 2020
300
Fish stocked in 2022
300
Fish stocked in 2023
300
Fish stocked in 2024
330
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 330 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 300 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 300 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 260 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 290 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brook Trout | 280 | 9.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Croghan
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC hand launch for car-top boats on Bald Mountain Road, parking for about 3 cars. Rock Pond and neighboring Trout Pond sit just outside the Watson's East Triangle Wild Forest and connect to paddling on the West Branch of the Oswegatchie River.
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Common questions
What fish are at Rock Pond?
Fishing Rock Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 12 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 8.8 in.
When is Rock Pond stocked?
Last stocked May 2024. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in May. No plants recorded in 2016 and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Rock Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Rock Pond average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Rock Pond?
There is no boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Croghan. DEC hand launch for car-top boats on Bald Mountain Road, parking for about 3 cars. Rock Pond and neighboring Trout Pond sit just outside the Watson's East Triangle Wild Forest and connect to paddling on the West Branch of the Oswegatchie River.
Which lakes near Rock Pond were stocked more recently?
Clear Pond (1.6 mi) and Silver Dawn Lake (5.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Clear Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout and Silver Dawn Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.