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Rollins Pond Fishing
A 555-acre New York pond in Franklin County.
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Franklin County
A first visit to Rollins Pond
Measured from its NHD outline, Rollins Pond covers roughly 555 acres of Franklin County. About 6 miles separates the water from Tupper Lake. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists atlantic salmon and lake trout. The access data show 1 mapped launch. The DEC lists record 15 stocking years since 2011.
555acres
1launches
2species on file
15years stocked
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species DEC records at Rollins Pond
This fish list for Rollins Pond draws on DEC listings and stocking files, not a netting survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
Launch ramps serving Rollins Pond
- Rollins Pond Campgroundhard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field); managed by DEC
Ramps in the neighborhood of Rollins Pond
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Floodwood PondFloodwood Pond, 2 miles north
- Fish Creek Pond Campground & Day Use AreaFish Creek Pond, 3 miles east
- Public Launch on Polywog PondPolywog Pond, 4 miles northeast
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Follensby Clear Pond NorthFollensby Clear Pond North, 4 miles east
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Hoel PondHoel Pond, 4 miles northeast
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Little Green PondLittle Green Pond, 7 miles northeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Rollins Pond
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Statewide seasons and sizes set the baseline at Rollins Pond.
Local rules for Rollins Pond
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 3; minimum 21" | All year | Franklin County |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Stocking
Latest stocking years at Rollins Pond
From 2023 through 2025, DEC logged 6 releases into Rollins Pond, with landlocked salmon the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 1,040 | 6 in |
| 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 1 | 520 | 6.45 in |
| 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 2 | 4,500 | 1.5 in, 7 in |
| 2024 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 870 | 7 in |
| 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 1 | 450 | 6.5 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
Compare
Rollins Pond and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Pond | 555 | 1 | 2 | yes | |
| Whey Pond | 1 mile east | 117 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| West Pine Pond | 2 miles north | 67 | 0 | 2 | |
| Horseshoe Pond | 3 miles east | 88 | 0 | 2 | yes |
| Deer Pond near Tupper Lake, Franklin County, 116 acres | 3 miles southeast | 116 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Follensby Clear Pond | 3 miles east | 495 | 1 | 5 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Rollins Pond, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Rollins Pond
- Whey Pond1 mile east
- West Pine Pond2 miles north
- Horseshoe Pond3 miles east
- Deer Pond near Tupper Lake, Franklin County, 116 acres3 miles southeast
- Follensby Clear Pond3 miles east
Tackle sellers serving Rollins Pond
- Saranac Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 5 miles
- Raquette River Boat Launch aka The Crushermarina, Franklin, 5 miles
- Raquette River Outfitterssporting goods store, Franklin, 8 miles
- Tupper Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 9 miles
- Lower Saranac Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 13 miles
- Lake Flower Boat Launchmarina, Essex, 14 miles
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Home bases for trips to Rollins Pond
- Tupper Lake6 miles
- Saranac Lake14 miles
- Lake Placid21 miles
Rollins Pond across county lines
- Franklin Countycounty seat Malone
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Fish ID
The fish of Rollins Pond, pictured one by one
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Answers
What gets asked about Rollins Pond
How far is Rollins Pond from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Franklin County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 6 miles from Tupper Lake.
What acreage is Rollins Pond?
Close to 555 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Rollins Pond?
Start at Rollins Pond Campground, one of 1 mapped launch.
What might bend the rod at Rollins Pond?
Records show atlantic salmon and lake trout.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Rollins Pond?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. County special regulations name it as well; see the table above.
Does Rollins Pond need a trout stamp?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
How often is Rollins Pond stocked?
DEC lists 6 stockings, the latest in 2025.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Rollins Pond?
Nearest on our list: Saranac Lake Boat Launch, 5 miles.
Put Rollins Pond on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.