Big Hope Pond Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Big Hope Pond was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Big Hope Pond has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 11,940 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Hope Pond is stocked
Big Hope Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 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 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 840 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,100 | 5.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2011 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Big Hope Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Big Hope Pond was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Hope Pond?
Big Hope Pond is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Big Hope Pond stocked?
Big Hope Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Big Hope Pond stocked?
Big Hope Pond is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Hope Pond?
About 11,940 fish have been stocked in Big Hope Pond across 16 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Hope Pond?
Fish stocked in Big Hope Pond average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.