Rat Pond Fish Stocking
Franklin County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Rat Pond was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Rat Pond has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 8,229 fish stocked over that period.
When Rat Pond is stocked
Rat Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Rat Pond, freshest activity first.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 540 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 540 | 8.67" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 550 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 510 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 510 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 560 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 440 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 530 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 520 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 500 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 520 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 510 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 519 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 530 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 510 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rat Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Rat Pond was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rat Pond?
Rat Pond is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Rat Pond stocked?
Rat Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Rat Pond stocked?
Rat Pond is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Rat Pond?
About 8,229 fish have been stocked in Rat Pond across 16 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rat Pond?
Fish stocked in Rat Pond average about 8.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.