Wilson Pond fishing

Wilson 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.

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Last stocked
September 2025
Brook Trout
Plants on record
14
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.1 in
Elevation
2,151 ft

Fish at Wilson Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.1 in · 14 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Wilson Pond is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Fish stocked in 2011

200

Fish stocked in 2012

300

Fish stocked in 2013

200

Fish stocked in 2014

300

Fish stocked in 2015

300

Fish stocked in 2017

300

Fish stocked in 2018

240

Fish stocked in 2019

300

Fish stocked in 2020

190

Fish stocked in 2021

300

Fish stocked in 2022

300

Fish stocked in 2023

300

Fish stocked in 2024

300

Fish stocked in 2025

300

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2025Brook Trout3004 inreport
September 2024Brook Trout3003.9 inreport
September 2023Brook Trout3004 inreport
September 2022Brook Trout3004 inreport
September 2021Brook Trout3003.8 inreport
September 2020Brook Trout1904.6 inreport
September 2019Brook Trout3004.2 inreport
September 2018Brook Trout2405 inreport
September 2017Brook Trout3005 inreport
September 2015Brook Trout3004.1 inreport
September 2014Brook Trout3003.2 inreport
September 2013Brook Trout2003.7 inreport
October 2012Brook Trout3004.1 inreport
September 2011Brook Trout2004.1 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Blue Mountain Lake
Facilities
camping

Backcountry pond in the Blue Ridge Wilderness at about 2,160 feet. The Wilson Pond Trail runs 2.9 miles from a pull-off on the south side of Route 28, about 2.5 miles west of Blue Mountain Lake, past Grass Pond and across Loon Brook. Herd paths reach spots around the shore.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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 Wilson Pond?

Fishing Wilson Pond usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.1 in.

When is Wilson 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 Wilson Pond?

Brook Trout stocked at Wilson Pond average 4.1 in.

How do you get on Wilson Pond?

The nearest town is Blue Mountain Lake. Facilities include camping. Backcountry pond in the Blue Ridge Wilderness at about 2,160 feet. The Wilson Pond Trail runs 2.9 miles from a pull-off on the south side of Route 28, about 2.5 miles west of Blue Mountain Lake, past Grass Pond and across Loon Brook. Herd paths reach spots around the shore.

Which lakes near Wilson Pond were stocked more recently?

Blue Mountain Lake (3 mi) was stocked more recently. Blue Mountain Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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