When was Horse Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Horse Pond stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Horse Pond stocked often?

Number 16 of 39 stocked waters in New London County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Horse Pond?

The nearest USGS gage read 51°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Horse Pond trout stocking

Salem, New London County, Connecticut · pond · 428 ft elevation

Horse Pond was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 27, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 27, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

51°F

Ideal for trout

Number 16 of 39 stocked waters in New London County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: EAST BRANCH EIGHTMILE RIVER NEAR NORTH LYME, CT (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 51°F
Flow: 62 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.50 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 83 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Horse Pond

Tonight
57°F
Light Rain
93% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday
65°F
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
33% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
42°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
25% rain · wind 8 to 12 mph
Sunday
61°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
25% rain · wind 6 to 14 mph
Sunday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
3% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Monday
59°F
Sunny
7% rain · wind 9 to 15 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Apr 27Latest Monday	Trout

From Connecticut fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Connecticut fishing regulations.

Where is Horse Pond?

Salem, New London County, Connecticut. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Connecticut fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Horse Pond

East Branch Eightmile Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Oxoboxo Brookstream · 4 mistocked Mar 23, 2026
Gardner Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 8, 2026
Scholfield Pondpond · 4 mistocked Apr 1, 2020
Eightmile Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Latimer Brookstream · 6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Uncas Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Rogers Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 8, 2026

All stocked waters in New London County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Horse Pond

When was Horse Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Horse Pond stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Horse Pond stocked often?: Number 16 of 39 stocked waters in New London County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Horse Pond?: The nearest USGS gage read 51°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.