Dutchess County · reservoir · 4 acres
Ballard Pond
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Ballard Pond is a reservoir in Dutchess County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
72°
64°
10 mph
61%
Fri
Mostly clear
77°
61°
6 mph
5%
Sat
Fog
85°
63°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 620 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 9.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 620 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Harmony Lake0.8 mi
- Sunset Lake1.3 mi
- Denton Lake1.5 mi
- Willow Lake1.5 mi
- Little Whaley Lake1.7 mi
- Parce Pond1.9 mi
- Whaley Lake1.8 mistocked Mar 1, 2023
- Ray Lake1.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ballard Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ballard Pond?+
Ballard Pond is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Dutchess County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ballard Pond?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ballard Pond?+
Ballard Pond is a reservoir in Dutchess County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.