Fishing lakes in Herkimer County
42 lakes on record in Herkimer County, New York. Brown Trout is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in November 2025 at Quiver Pond. Stillwater, Big Moose, Old Forge, Webb, Atwell, Eagle Bay, and Frankfort each have at least 2 lakes on this list as their nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- November 2025
- Quiver Pond
- Lakes
- 42
- Plants
- 882
- Species stocked
- 7
Lakes in Herkimer County
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Fishing near Stillwater
Stocked with Brook Trout.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Lake | 13 plants | September 2025 | |
| Lyon Lake | 13 plants | September 2025 | |
| Peaked Mountain Lake | 13 plants | September 2025 | |
| Cage Lake | 11 plants | October 2022 |
Fishing near Big Moose
Stocked with Brook Trout, Lake Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
A boat ramp at 2 lakes.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Lake | 33 plants | November 2025 | |
| South Pond | 7 plants | September 2025 | |
| Big Moose Lake | 28 plants | April 2025 |
Fishing near Old Forge
Stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout.
A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicks Lake | 14 plants | May 2025 | |
| Gibbs Lake | 7 plants | October 2019 | |
| Third Lake Creek | 8 plants | April 2019 |
Fishing near Webb
Stocked with Splake, Tiger Muskie, and Brook Trout.
A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Reservoir | 12 plants | May 2025 | |
| Woodhull Lake | 1 plant | October 2017 | |
| Moshier Reservoir | 2 plants | September 2012 |
Fishing near Atwell
Stocked with Brook Trout.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Salmon Lake | 14 plants | September 2025 | |
| South Lake | 15 plants | September 2025 |
Fishing near Eagle Bay
Stocked with Brook Trout.
Shore access at 1 lake.
Fishing near Frankfort
Stocked with Tiger Muskie and Brown Trout.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Barge Canal | 30 plants | August 2023 | |
| Moyer Creek | 7 plants | April 2017 |
Other lakes in Herkimer County
Species stocked in Herkimer County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 376 | 8 |
| Brook Trout | 327 | 29 |
| Rainbow Trout | 59 | 3 |
| Tiger Muskie | 44 | 3 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 31 | 4 |
| Splake | 26 | 2 |
| Lake Trout | 19 | 2 |
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Common questions
Which lakes are in Herkimer County?
42 lakes in Herkimer County, New York.
What fish are stocked most in Herkimer County?
Brown Trout is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in November 2025 at Quiver Pond.