Shaver Pond Fish Stocking
Rensselaer County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Shaver Pond was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Shaver Pond has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 30,710 fish stocked over that period.
When Shaver Pond is stocked
Shaver Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Shaver Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Rensselaer County, New York.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Shaver 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 Shaver 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 Shaver 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.
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 Shaver 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 Shaver Pond, freshest activity first.
Catskill Creek
17 miGreene County · 1 species · 179 records
Last stocked May 2026
Kinderhook Creek
17 miRensselaer County · 2 species · 397 records
Last stocked May 2026
Roeliff Jansen Kill
17 miDutchess County · 1 species · 156 records
Last stocked April 2026
Indian Lake
14 miHamilton County · 4 species · 75 records
Last stocked September 2025
North Creek
11 miWarren County · 2 species · 38 records
Last stocked May 2025
Taylor Pond
16 miClinton County · 2 species · 32 records
Last stocked May 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 340 | 9.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 12.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 22 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 6.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 530 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 470 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 270 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 250 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Shaver Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Shaver Pond was last stocked 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Shaver Pond?
Shaver Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Shaver Pond stocked?
Shaver Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Shaver Pond stocked?
Shaver Pond has been stocked about 2 times a year — 30 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Shaver Pond?
About 30,710 fish have been stocked in Shaver Pond across 30 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Shaver Pond?
Fish stocked in Shaver Pond average about 8.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Shaver 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 Shaver Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Shaver 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.