Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Second Pond fishing
Second Pond fishing has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and 4 more. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Chain Pickerel, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,488 ft
Fish at Second Pond
Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last November 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Alewife Confirmed present
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guideHow Second Pond is stocked
Shaver Pond (0.5 mi) and Glass Lake (11.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Shaver Pond is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout and Glass Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
610
Fish stocked in 2012
470
Fish stocked in 2013
360
Fish stocked in 2014
440
Fish stocked in 2015
430
Fish stocked in 2016
430
Fish stocked in 2017
410
Fish stocked in 2018
840
Fish stocked in 2019
690
Fish stocked in 2020
370
Fish stocked in 2021
470
Fish stocked in 2022
1,030
Fish stocked in 2023
430
Fish stocked in 2024
2,450
Fish stocked in 2025
900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 450 | 7.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 450 | 7.2 in | report |
| November 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 450 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.9 in | report |
| November 2022 | Brook Trout | 600 | 7 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 470 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 370 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 250 | 13 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brown Trout | 400 | 13.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 410 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 220 | 9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 210 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Grafton
In Grafton Lakes State Park, reached from North Long Pond Road. DEC lists a hand (beach) launch with parking for about 5 cars and trailers, and boat rentals. Shore anglers can reach the pond at several points, especially near the launch and where the inlet creek from Long Lake enters.
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Public land at Second Pond
Second Pond is inside Grafton Lakes State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Second Pond?
Fishing Second Pond usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 18 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 9.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 2024, averaging 8.1 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 7 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Second Pond stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Second Pond?
Stocked fish average 8.8 in. Brown Trout average 9.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.1 in. Brook Trout average 7 in.
How do you get on Second Pond?
The nearest town is Grafton. In Grafton Lakes State Park, reached from North Long Pond Road. DEC lists a hand (beach) launch with parking for about 5 cars and trailers, and boat rentals. Shore anglers can reach the pond at several points, especially near the launch and where the inlet creek from Long Lake enters.
Which lakes near Second Pond were stocked more recently?
Shaver Pond (0.5 mi) and Glass Lake (11.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Shaver Pond is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout and Glass Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.