Chapel Pond Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Chapel Pond was last stocked October 2025 with Brook Trout. Chapel Pond has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 11,302 fish stocked over that period.
When Chapel Pond is stocked
Chapel Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Chapel Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Essex County, New York.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Chapel Pond, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Chapel Pond was last stocked October 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid New York freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase New York license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by New York fish & wildlife agency.Official New York regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Chapel Pond:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Round Whitefish Profile Tips
Mostly caught incidentally by anglers targeting trout in the same waters.
Recommended Tackle for Chapel Pond
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Chapel Pond, freshest activity first.
Deer River West Branch
2 miLewis County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked May 2026
Courtney Pond
8 miEssex County · 3 species · 41 records
Last stocked May 2026
Rhododendron Pond
3 miEssex County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2025
Ledge Pond
5 miFranklin County · 2 species · 17 records
Last stocked September 2025
Lindsey Pond
7 miFranklin County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2025
Spruce Hill Brook (Route 73 & Shaffer Rd)
7 miEssex County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked May 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2025 | Round Whitefish | 460 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Round Whitefish | 482 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Round Whitefish | 460 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 25 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 16" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 17" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 16" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 18" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Chapel Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Chapel Pond was last stocked October 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Chapel Pond?
Chapel Pond is stocked with Brook Trout, Round Whitefish, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Chapel Pond stocked?
Chapel Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Chapel Pond stocked?
Chapel Pond has been stocked about 2 times a year — 33 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Chapel Pond?
About 11,302 fish have been stocked in Chapel Pond across 33 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Chapel Pond?
Fish stocked in Chapel Pond average about 8.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Chapel Pond?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid New York freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from New York fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Chapel Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Chapel Pond typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.