Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last October 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk Stephens Pond fishing
Stephens Pond fishing has Brook Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 5.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,954 ft
Fish at Stephens Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last October 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Stephens Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,600
Fish stocked in 2012
400
Fish stocked in 2013
1,800
Fish stocked in 2014
2,800
Fish stocked in 2015
2,800
Fish stocked in 2017
2,800
Fish stocked in 2018
2,500
Fish stocked in 2019
1,800
Fish stocked in 2020
2,270
Fish stocked in 2021
2,700
Fish stocked in 2022
1,020
Fish stocked in 2023
1,020
Fish stocked in 2024
1,090
Fish stocked in 2025
1,070
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,070 | 8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,090 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,020 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,020 | 9 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 5.9 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 970 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 5 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 5 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 5.2 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.1 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 5.4 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 4.8 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.7 in | report |
| October 2012 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.1 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brown Trout | 800 | 5.5 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Blue Mountain Lake
- Shore access
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Hike-in pond in the Blue Ridge Wilderness. From the Lake Durant Campground trailhead, follow the Northville-Placid Trail a little over 3 miles to a junction and bear left 0.6 mile to the pond. Herd paths lead to the shore, a lean-to sits on the shore, and a canoe can be carried in.
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Common questions
What fish are at Stephens Pond?
Fishing Stephens Pond is as likely for Brook Trout and Brown Trout. Each accounts for 11 of 22 plants on record. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2021, averaging 4.2 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.4 in.
When is Stephens Pond stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Stephens Pond?
Stocked fish average 5.3 in. Brook Trout average 4.2 in. Brown Trout average 6.4 in.
How do you get on Stephens Pond?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Blue Mountain Lake. Facilities include camping. Hike-in pond in the Blue Ridge Wilderness. From the Lake Durant Campground trailhead, follow the Northville-Placid Trail a little over 3 miles to a junction and bear left 0.6 mile to the pond. Herd paths lead to the shore, a lean-to sits on the shore, and a canoe can be carried in.
Which lakes near Stephens Pond were stocked more recently?
Cascade Pond (1.2 mi), Wilson Pond (2.6 mi), and Blue Mountain Lake (3.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cascade Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, Wilson Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Blue Mountain Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.