Hamilton County · lake · 83 acres
Stephens Pond
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Stephens Pond is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brown 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
Overcast
75°
57°
8 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
77°
59°
6 mph
5%
Sun
Showers
65°
61°
5 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,080 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,070 | 8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,090 | 8.1" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,020 | 8.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Durant1.5 mi
- Cascade Pond1.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Rock Pond2.0 mi
- Mitchell Ponds1.8 mi
- Brady Pond2.3 mi
- Sprague Pond2.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Crystal Lake2.7 mi
- Wilson Pond2.6 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
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.
Stephens Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stephens Pond?+
Stephens Pond is stocked with Brown Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Stephens Pond get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens Pond?+
Stephens Pond is a lake in Hamilton 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.