Rensselaer County · reservoir · 43 acres
Shaver Pond
Stocked 9× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Shaver Pond is a reservoir in Rensselaer County, New York, stocked with 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
Fog
75°
59°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
79°
63°
10 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
64°
12 mph
37%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 12.3" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.7" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 340 | 9.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.9" | |
When does Shaver Pond get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mill Pond0.5 mi
- Second Pond0.5 mi
- Long Pond1.0 mi
- Lake Elizabeth1.2 mi
- White Lily Pond1.5 mi
- Dunham Reservoir2.0 mi
- Cranberry Pond2.7 mi
- Gravel Pond3.1 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.
Shaver Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shaver Pond?+
Shaver Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Rensselaer County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Shaver Pond get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2023, stocking at Shaver Pond peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Shaver 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 Shaver Pond?+
Shaver Pond is a reservoir in Rensselaer 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.