Franklin County · lake · 462 acres
Hoel Pond
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Hoel Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on Apr 1, 2025. 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
Fog
75°
56°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
78°
58°
6 mph
5%
Sun
Showers
66°
62°
7 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 950 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 520 | 6.45" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 4,000 | 1.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 780 | 7" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Summit Pond0.9 mi
- Turtle Pond0.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Green Pond1.1 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Polliwog Pond1.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Little Rainbow Pond1.3 mi
- Grass Pond1.8 mi
- Little Polliwog Pond1.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Slang Pond1.6 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.
Hoel Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hoel Pond?+
Hoel Pond is stocked with Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hoel Pond get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Hoel Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hoel 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 Hoel Pond?+
Hoel 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, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.