Brook Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk South Pond fishing
South Pond fishing is stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about once a year since 2019, most often in September. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2019
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4 in
- Elevation
- 2,049 ft
Fish at South Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk South Pond is a lake northeast of Big Moose, New York. This body of water has several fish species present. Anglers can find brown trout, brook trout, and lake trout. Access to the lake is available via trail on the south shore. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How South Pond is stocked
Twitchell Lake (0.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Twitchell Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2019
700
Fish stocked in 2020
700
Fish stocked in 2021
700
Fish stocked in 2022
700
Fish stocked in 2023
700
Fish stocked in 2024
700
Fish stocked in 2025
700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.9 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Big Moose
A 44-acre pond in the Pigeon Lake Wilderness directly east of Twitchell Lake, northeast of Big Moose. Its outlet flows into Twitchell Creek. DEC's wilderness plan lists no marked trail to 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 South Pond?
Fishing South Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 7 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4 in.
When is South Pond stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2019, most often in September.
How big are the fish stocked at South Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at South Pond average 4 in.
How do you get on South Pond?
The nearest town is Big Moose. A 44-acre pond in the Pigeon Lake Wilderness directly east of Twitchell Lake, northeast of Big Moose. Its outlet flows into Twitchell Creek. DEC's wilderness plan lists no marked trail to the pond.
Which lakes near South Pond were stocked more recently?
Twitchell Lake (0.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Twitchell Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.