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Franklin County · lake · 54 acres

Deer Pond

Brook Trout — stocked in Deer Pond, New YorkBrown Trout — stocked in Deer Pond, New York

Stocked 9× since 2024 · NYSDEC

Deer Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Lake 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

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

74°

59°

8 mph

23%

Fri

Fog

76°

57°

7 mph

Sat

Overcast

78°

58°

6 mph

pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2024: 5 stockings2025: 3 stockings2026: 1 stocking
2026
Apr 1Brown Trout2308"
2025
Sep 1Brook Trout1,4004.1"
Apr 1Lake Trout3106"
Apr 1Brown Trout2208"
2024
Sep 1Brook Trout1,0004.2"
Sep 1Brook Trout1,4004.1"
May 1Brook Trout2809.3"
Apr 1Lake Trout2606"
Apr 1Brown Trout2308"

When does Deer Pond get stocked?

Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 5 stockingsAprMay: 1 stockingMayJun: 0 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 3 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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All New York waters with brook trout · All New York waters with brown trout

Nearby waters

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.

Deer Pond fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Deer Pond?+

Deer Pond is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Deer Pond get stocked?+

Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking at Deer Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Deer 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 Deer Pond?+

Deer Pond is a lake in Franklin 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.