Taylor Pond fishing

Fishing at Taylor Pond has Lake Trout and Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and November. Species guides list dawn as the active times.

Last stocked

May 1, 2025

Plants on record

32

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

9.3 in

Elevation

1,390 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Ausable Forks
ADA accessible
No

A DEC-listed unimproved trailer is at Ausable Forks, operated by DEC, with parking for about 20 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil).

Sources: access , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Taylor Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2025 it was April 1, 2025, earlier than usual.

Fern Lake (6.8 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish at Taylor Pond

Fishing Taylor Pond is most likely to be for Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic Salmon accounts for 30 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout.

Atlantic Salmon 30 plants
Plants
30 of 32
Last stocked
May 1, 2025
Average length
9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Atlantic Salmon guide.

Lake Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 32
Last stocked
May 1, 2013
Average length
6.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Fishing Taylor Pond

Taylor Pond, located in Clinton County, New York, provides fishing opportunities with public access. The lake is stocked with 1200 lake trout, 600 Landlocked salmon, and 50-75 surplus brood stock from Adirondack Fish Hatchery. Other species available for anglers include brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rainbow smelt. A DEC-operated, year-round boat launch is open to the public.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should note that ice fishing is not permitted on Taylor Pond.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,4252011
  • 6002012
  • 1,8302013
  • 6522014
  • 7092015
  • 6202016
  • 6402017
  • 7802018
  • 1392019
  • 14,6672020
  • 6002021
  • 13,7702022
  • 3,5402023
  • 10,3002024
  • 6,6202025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 32 plants Showing 32 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 620 6.57 in report
April 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 6,000 1 in report
June 1, 2024 Atlantic Salmon 3,000 1.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Atlantic Salmon 600 7.2 in report
April 1, 2024 Atlantic Salmon 6,700 1 in report
May 1, 2023 Atlantic Salmon 540 7 in report
May 1, 2023 Atlantic Salmon 3,000 1 in report
June 1, 2022 Atlantic Salmon 10,210 3 in report
May 1, 2022 Atlantic Salmon 3,000 1 in report
May 1, 2022 Atlantic Salmon 560 6.5 in report
April 1, 2021 Atlantic Salmon 600 6.5 in report
May 1, 2020 Atlantic Salmon 567 7 in report
May 1, 2020 Atlantic Salmon 13,500 1 in report
April 1, 2020 Atlantic Salmon 600 7 in report
November 1, 2019 Atlantic Salmon 3 28 in report
November 1, 2019 Atlantic Salmon 136 20 in report
November 1, 2018 Atlantic Salmon 180 17 in report
May 1, 2018 Atlantic Salmon 600 7.2 in report
November 1, 2017 Atlantic Salmon 40 27 in report
May 1, 2017 Atlantic Salmon 600 7 in report
November 1, 2016 Atlantic Salmon 20 – report
May 1, 2016 Atlantic Salmon 600 7.3 in report
November 1, 2015 Atlantic Salmon 109 25 in report
May 1, 2015 Atlantic Salmon 600 7 in report
November 1, 2014 Atlantic Salmon 52 23.6 in report
May 1, 2014 Atlantic Salmon 600 6.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Atlantic Salmon 600 6.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Lake Trout 1,230 6.9 in report
May 1, 2012 Atlantic Salmon 600 6.4 in report
November 1, 2011 Atlantic Salmon 25 24 in report
June 1, 2011 Atlantic Salmon 600 5.5 in report
June 1, 2011 Lake Trout 800 6.1 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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