Brown Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Southards Pond fishing
Southards Pond fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on a community pond. Also recorded: Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, and 1 more. It is stocked about 3.9 times a year since 2011, most often in March and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Carp, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 59
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 11.2 in
- Elevation
- 12 ft
Fish at Southards Pond
Brown Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass 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
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guideSouthards Pond is a scenic refuge in Babylon Town Park, part of the Carll's River system. Early season anglers often catch large yellow perch from Southards Pond. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Southards Pond is stocked
Argyle Lake (1 mi) and Massapequa Lake (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Argyle Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout and Massapequa Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
900
Fish stocked in 2012
900
Fish stocked in 2013
900
Fish stocked in 2014
820
Fish stocked in 2015
900
Fish stocked in 2016
900
Fish stocked in 2017
900
Fish stocked in 2018
850
Fish stocked in 2019
900
Fish stocked in 2020
800
Fish stocked in 2021
780
Fish stocked in 2022
850
Fish stocked in 2023
850
Fish stocked in 2024
880
Fish stocked in 2025
750
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brown Trout | 170 | 11.1 in | report |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.6 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brown Trout | 130 | 10.3 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.6 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2024 | Brown Trout | 160 | 11.2 in | report |
| November 2023 | Brown Trout | 130 | 9.7 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.7 in | report |
| March 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.4 in | report |
| March 2023 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.7 in | report |
| November 2022 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2022 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12 in | report |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9 in | report |
| March 2022 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.5 in | report |
| November 2021 | Brown Trout | 120 | 12.2 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brown Trout | 160 | 12.2 in | report |
| March 2021 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.2 in | report |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 9.2 in | report |
| November 2020 | Brown Trout | 150 | 12.3 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12.6 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13 in | report |
| November 2019 | Brown Trout | 150 | 12.3 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12.1 in | report |
| March 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2019 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.2 in | report |
| November 2018 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11.5 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.3 in | report |
| March 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2018 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13 in | report |
| November 2017 | Brown Trout | 150 | 12 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.8 in | report |
| March 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9 in | report |
| March 2017 | Brown Trout | 150 | 12.8 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brown Trout | 150 | 12.2 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brown Trout | 200 | 12 in | report |
| March 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9 in | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.4 in | report |
| November 2015 | Brown Trout | 150 | 12 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.9 in | report |
| March 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2015 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.5 in | report |
| November 2014 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11.3 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11 in | report |
| March 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 320 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.3 in | report |
| November 2013 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11.7 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.1 in | report |
| March 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.3 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11.6 in | report |
| October 2012 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.9 in | report |
| March 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 8.9 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.4 in | report |
| November 2011 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11.2 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.3 in | report |
| March 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 8.1 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Nearest town
- Babylon Village
- Shore access
- Yes
Many dirt footpaths circle the pond in Babylon Town Park, just south of Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Babylon Village. The south shoreline is the easiest access and easy to wade; the soft bottom at the north end makes wading treacherous.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Southards Pond
Anglers should be aware that wading can be treacherous on the north end of Southards Pond due to the soft bottom. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Southards Pond
Southards Pond is inside Belmont Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Southards Pond?
Fishing Southards Pond usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 44 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 12 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 9 in. Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Southards Pond stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 3.9 times a year since 2011, most often in March and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Southards Pond?
Stocked fish average 11.2 in. Brown Trout average 12 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in.
How do you get on Southards Pond?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Babylon Village. Many dirt footpaths circle the pond in Babylon Town Park, just south of Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Babylon Village. The south shoreline is the easiest access and easy to wade; the soft bottom at the north end makes wading treacherous.
Which lakes near Southards Pond were stocked more recently?
Argyle Lake (1 mi) and Massapequa Lake (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Argyle Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout and Massapequa Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.