Black Pond was chemically reclaimed in 1970 to
remove competing fish species and permit intensive
management for brook trout. A trout fishery was
maintained with annual stockings for several years
following the reclamation. During this period the pond
became reinfested with hornpout and golden shiners. These
fishes, particularly the horn pout, are now extremely
abundant. Their presence resulted in the termination of
the trout stocking program in 1980.
The Department received reports, in 1999, of
anglers catching largemouth bass, and we will follow up on
this report in order to confirm this illegal stocking.