Hamilton County · lake · 25 acres
John Pond
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
John Pond is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 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
Overcast
73°
57°
7 mph
46%
Fri
Overcast
75°
59°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
7 mph
36%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Clear Pond0.7 mi
- Center Pond1.1 mi
- John Pond Brook1.0 mi
- Center Pond Brook1.6 mi
- Beaver Meadow Brook2.4 mi
- Peaked Mountain Pond2.4 mi
- Hour Pond2.9 mi
- Stonystep Pond3.7 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.
John Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in John Pond?+
John Pond is stocked with Brook Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish John 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 John Pond?+
John Pond is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.