Shaver Pond fishing

Shaver Pond fishing has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, and Brown bullhead. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.

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Last stocked
June 2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
29
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
8.4 in
Elevation
1,468 ft

Fish at Shaver Pond

3 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 26 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 2025 · avg 8.4 in · 26 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2012 · avg 9.1 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 2022 · avg 7 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Anglers are able to catch some largemouth bass and panfish right off shore, and although not always plentiful, they do offer some good action. Approximately 250 rainbow trout are stocked each spring. The lake is fairly deep, so using a canoe or kayak can improve your chances of catching larger trout holding near the bottom. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Shaver Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

700

Fish stocked in 2012

570

Fish stocked in 2013

600

Fish stocked in 2014

470

Fish stocked in 2015

1,000

Fish stocked in 2016

1,600

Fish stocked in 2017

600

Fish stocked in 2018

520

Fish stocked in 2019

800

Fish stocked in 2020

1,530

Fish stocked in 2021

1,520

Fish stocked in 2022

1,600

Fish stocked in 2023

5,600

Fish stocked in 2024

1,720

Fish stocked in 2025

11,260

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 2025Rainbow Trout5,0004.2 inreport
June 2025Rainbow Trout5,0004.2 inreport
April 2025Rainbow Trout6308.9 inreport
April 2025Rainbow Trout6308.9 inreport
November 2024Rainbow Trout5006 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout3409.6 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout13012.3 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout7509.7 inreport
June 2023Rainbow Trout5,0003.9 inreport
April 2023Rainbow Trout6008.9 inreport
November 2022Brook Trout1,0007 inreport
April 2022Rainbow Trout6009.5 inreport
May 2021Rainbow Trout1,0009.7 inreport
April 2021Rainbow Trout5208.6 inreport
October 2020Rainbow Trout3006.2 inreport
May 2020Rainbow Trout5308.3 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout7009.9 inreport
May 2019Rainbow Trout8009 inreport
April 2018Rainbow Trout5209.4 inreport
May 2017Rainbow Trout6009.5 inreport
December 2016Rainbow Trout1,0007 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout6009.7 inreport
June 2015Rainbow Trout1,0008.8 inreport
April 2014Rainbow Trout4709 inreport
April 2013Rainbow Trout6009.4 inreport
April 2012Rainbow Trout3009.4 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout2709 inreport
April 2011Rainbow Trout4508.8 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout2509.1 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Grafton
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
No
Fee required
Yes

In Grafton Lakes State Park. Several walk-in trails reach the pond, with parking off the main Parkway Road and off Shaver Pond Road. DEC lists a hand launch (parking for about 5 cars and trailers) and boat rentals. Bass and panfish can be caught right off shore.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Shaver Pond

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, while largemouth bass and panfish are not always plentiful, they do offer some good action. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Second Pond 0.5 mi last stocked April 2025 Long Pond 1 mi last stocked April 2025 Walloomsac River 11.2 mi last stocked March 2025 Glass Lake 11.4 mi last stocked June 2025 Mohawk River 11.7 mi last stocked May 2025

Public land at Shaver Pond

Shaver Pond is inside Grafton Lakes State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Shaver Pond?

Fishing Shaver Pond usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 26 of 29 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2012, averaging 9.1 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 7 in. Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, and Brown bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Shaver Pond stocked?

Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Shaver Pond?

Stocked fish average 8.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.4 in. Brown Trout average 9.1 in. Brook Trout average 7 in.

How do you get on Shaver Pond?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Grafton. In Grafton Lakes State Park. Several walk-in trails reach the pond, with parking off the main Parkway Road and off Shaver Pond Road. DEC lists a hand launch (parking for about 5 cars and trailers) and boat rentals. Bass and panfish can be caught right off shore.

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