Little Clear Pond Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Little Clear Pond was last stocked November 2025 with Round Whitefish. Little Clear Pond has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 32,990 fish stocked over that period.
When Little Clear Pond is stocked
Little Clear Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Little Clear Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Franklin County, New York.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Little Clear 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 Little Clear Pond was last stocked November 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 Little Clear 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.
Kokanee & Salmon Tactics
Troll small dodgers followed by micro-hoochies or wedding ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn. Use downriggers or lead-core line to reach cooler thermocline depths (typically 20–50 ft in summer).
Round Whitefish Profile Tips
Mostly caught incidentally by anglers targeting trout in the same waters.
Landlocked Salmon Profile Tips
A classic New York coldwater fishery, often trolled with streamers behind cooler water strata.
Recommended Tackle for Little Clear 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.
Mack's Lure Classic Wedding Ring Spinner
A classic Western trolling lure designed to be tipped with shoepeg corn and run behind a dodger in deep thermoclines.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Little Clear Pond, freshest activity first.
Little Green Pond
1 miFranklin County · 1 species · 8 records
Last stocked December 2025
Bone Pond
1 miFranklin County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked September 2025
Meadow Pond
1 miFranklin County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked September 2025
Ochre Pond
3 miFranklin County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked September 2025
Clamshell Pond
4 miFranklin County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2025
Little Polliwog Pond
5 miFranklin County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | Round Whitefish | 9,624 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,856 | 4.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,500 | 6.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Round Whitefish | 5,176 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Round Whitefish | 2,594 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,500 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 200 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 200 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 240 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Brook Trout | 200 | 5.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2011 | Brook Trout | 100 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Little Clear Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Little Clear Pond was last stocked November 2025 with Round Whitefish.
What fish species are stocked in Little Clear Pond?
Little Clear Pond is stocked with Round Whitefish, Landlocked Salmon, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Little Clear Pond stocked?
Little Clear Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Little Clear Pond stocked?
Little Clear Pond has been stocked about 1 times a year — 22 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Little Clear Pond?
About 32,990 fish have been stocked in Little Clear Pond across 22 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Little Clear Pond?
Fish stocked in Little Clear Pond average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Little Clear 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 Little Clear Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Little Clear 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.