Moose Pond Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Moose Pond was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Moose Pond has 108 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 130,048 fish stocked over that period.
When Moose Pond is stocked
Moose Pond is typically stocked year-round, most often in May — 38 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Moose 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 Moose 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 Moose Pond was last stocked 2026, 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 Moose 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).
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
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.
Recommended Tackle for Moose 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 Moose Pond, freshest activity first.
Sunday Creek
7 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked May 2026
Nicks Lake
8 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 2026
Twitchell Lake
10 miSt Lawrence County · 3 species · 33 records
Last stocked May 2026
Twin Pond
8 miSuffolk County · 2 species · 47 records
Last stocked March 2026
twitchell lake
10 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 1 records
Last stocked October 2025
Sunday Pond
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | 210 | 6.57" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,360 | 10.25" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 12 | 26" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 157 | 18" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,330 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | 200 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,360 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 25 | 23" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 20 | 24.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | 180 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 5,900 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Landlocked Salmon | 190 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 5,900 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,130 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Landlocked Salmon | 200 | 6.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 3,835 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2020 | Brook Trout | 125 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 567 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Landlocked Salmon | 200 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | 75 | 20" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 7,080 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 16" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Landlocked Salmon | — | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2018 | Landlocked Salmon | 98 | 27" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 5,500 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Moose Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Moose Pond was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Moose Pond?
Moose Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Landlocked Salmon.
What time of year is Moose Pond stocked?
Moose Pond is typically stocked year-round, most often in May.
How often is Moose Pond stocked?
Moose Pond has been stocked about 7 times a year — 108 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Moose Pond?
About 130,048 fish have been stocked in Moose Pond across 108 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Moose Pond?
Fish stocked in Moose Pond average about 8.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Moose 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 Moose Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Moose 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.