Ward Pond Fish Stocking
Essex County, New York · 2012–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Ward Pond was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout. Ward Pond has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2012–2026, with about 1,927 fish stocked over that period.
When Ward Pond is stocked
Ward Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | 140 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 140 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 140 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 110 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 120 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 130 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 130 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 127 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 110 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 130 | 7.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ward Pond last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Ward Pond was last stocked 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ward Pond?
Ward Pond is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Ward Pond stocked?
Ward Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Ward Pond stocked?
Ward Pond is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2012 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Ward Pond?
About 1,927 fish have been stocked in Ward Pond across 15 recorded events since 2012, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ward Pond?
Fish stocked in Ward Pond average about 8.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.