Spectacle Pond Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Spectacle Pond was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. Spectacle Pond has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 16,630 fish stocked over that period.
When Spectacle Pond is stocked
Spectacle Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 780 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,440 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 960 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 800 | 3.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 500 | 6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Spectacle Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Spectacle Pond was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Spectacle Pond?
Spectacle Pond is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Spectacle Pond stocked?
Spectacle Pond is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Spectacle Pond stocked?
Spectacle Pond is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Spectacle Pond?
About 16,630 fish have been stocked in Spectacle Pond across 16 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Spectacle Pond?
Fish stocked in Spectacle Pond average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.