Delaware County · reservoir · 54 acres
Big Pond
Stocked 19× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Big Pond is a reservoir in Delaware County, New York, stocked with Brown 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
Clear
74°
58°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
76°
62°
9 mph
16%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
62°
10 mph
62%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 185 | 14.8" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 456 | 17.1" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 361 | 14.8" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 232 | 17.1" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 168 | 14.8" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 197 | 14.8" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 17.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 220 | 7.2" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 119 | 13.8" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 122 | 17.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 180 | 14.1" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 113 | 17.3" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 201 | 17.3" | |
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9.1" | |
When does Big Pond get stocked?
Going by 19 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in August and September.
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 brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mountain Lake0.9 mi
- Little Pond1.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Alder Creek1.7 mi
- Deerlick Brook2.6 mi
- Alder Lake2.4 mi
- Laurel Lake4.1 mi
- Mud Lake4.1 mi
- Hodge Pond4.8 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.
Big Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Pond?+
Big Pond is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Delaware County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Pond get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2024, stocking at Big Pond peaks in August and September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Pond?+
Big Pond is a reservoir in Delaware 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.