Franklin County · lake · 117 acres
Whey Pond
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Whey Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
74°
59°
8 mph
24%
Fri
Fog
76°
58°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
78°
58°
6 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,350 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,140 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,340 | 8.11" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,160 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,360 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,160 | 8.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,280 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 8.5" | |
When does Whey Pond get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Black Pond0.5 mi
- Little Square Pond0.9 mi
- Rollins Pond0.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Copperas Pond0.9 mi
- Square Pond1.1 mi
- Floodwood Pond1.6 mi
- Lead Pond2.1 mi
- Little Polliwog Pond1.9 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.
Whey Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Whey Pond?+
Whey Pond is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Whey Pond get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Whey Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Whey 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 Whey Pond?+
Whey Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.