Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.3 in · 14 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideStony Pond fishing
Stony Pond fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.3 in
- Elevation
- 2,077 ft
Fish at Stony Pond
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Stony Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,600
Fish stocked in 2012
1,200
Fish stocked in 2013
1,000
Fish stocked in 2014
2,900
Fish stocked in 2015
2,900
Fish stocked in 2017
2,900
Fish stocked in 2018
2,310
Fish stocked in 2019
3,480
Fish stocked in 2020
1,880
Fish stocked in 2021
2,900
Fish stocked in 2022
2,900
Fish stocked in 2023
2,900
Fish stocked in 2024
2,900
Fish stocked in 2025
2,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 4 in | report |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,880 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,480 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,310 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 3.7 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.7 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 5.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Minerva
- Facilities
- camping
Hike-in pond in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest. The Stony Pond Trail runs 2.1 miles from the trailhead parking on Route 28N (between Minerva and Newcomb) to the pond's outlet. The Hewitt Pond Trail reaches the north shore from Hewitt Pond Road. A lean-to sits near the shore.
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Common questions
What fish are at Stony Pond?
Fishing Stony Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.3 in.
When is Stony Pond stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Stony Pond?
Brook Trout stocked at Stony Pond average 4.3 in.
How do you get on Stony Pond?
The nearest town is Minerva. Facilities include camping. Hike-in pond in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest. The Stony Pond Trail runs 2.1 miles from the trailhead parking on Route 28N (between Minerva and Newcomb) to the pond's outlet. The Hewitt Pond Trail reaches the north shore from Hewitt Pond Road. A lean-to sits near the shore.