Benz Pond Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Benz Pond was last stocked October 2025 with Brook Trout. Benz Pond has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 10,300 fish stocked over that period.
When Benz Pond is stocked
Benz Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 700 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 840 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 560 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Benz Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Benz Pond was last stocked October 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Benz Pond?
Benz Pond is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Benz Pond stocked?
Benz Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Benz Pond stocked?
Benz Pond is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Benz Pond?
About 10,300 fish have been stocked in Benz Pond across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Benz Pond?
Fish stocked in Benz Pond average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.