Suffolk County · lake · 26 acres
Southards Pond
Stocked 13× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Southards Pond is a lake in Suffolk County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 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
Drizzle
76°
67°
12 mph
30%
Fri
Mostly clear
82°
64°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
83°
69°
13 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 11.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 10.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9.1" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 9.7" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 9.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.7" | |
When does Southards Pond get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in March.
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
- Argyle Lake1.0 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Elda Lake1.0 mi
- Hawleys Lake1.0 mi
- Belmont Lake1.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Carlls River2.0 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Lake Capri1.8 mi
- Guggenheim Lakes2.0 mi
- Wyandanch Spring Lake3.2 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.
Southards Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Southards Pond?+
Southards Pond is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Suffolk County, New York, most recently on Mar 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Southards Pond get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2023, stocking at Southards Pond peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Southards 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 Southards Pond?+
Southards Pond is a lake in Suffolk County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.