Old Forge Pond Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Old Forge Pond was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Old Forge Pond has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 15,010 fish stocked over that period.
When Old Forge Pond is stocked
Old Forge Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 730 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 610 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 530 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 610 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 5.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Old Forge Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Old Forge Pond was last stocked April 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Old Forge Pond?
Old Forge Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Old Forge Pond stocked?
Old Forge Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Old Forge Pond stocked?
Old Forge Pond is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Old Forge Pond?
About 15,010 fish have been stocked in Old Forge Pond across 18 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Old Forge Pond?
Fish stocked in Old Forge Pond average about 8.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.