Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Independence Lake fishing
Independence Lake fishing is stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed, White sucker, Creek chub, and Northern redbelly dace. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, dusk and night for Brown bullhead, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- September 2024
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4 in
- Elevation
- 1,933 ft
Fish at Independence Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide White sucker Confirmed present
Creek chub Confirmed present
Northern redbelly dace Confirmed present
Anglers pursuing fish can expect to find brown bullhead, brook trout, and white sucker present in the lake. Access to the lake is available via trail, specifically off the Webb-Inlet Trail. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Independence Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
500
Fish stocked in 2012
2,100
Fish stocked in 2013
2,500
Fish stocked in 2014
1,800
Fish stocked in 2015
1,800
Fish stocked in 2017
500
Fish stocked in 2018
500
Fish stocked in 2019
500
Fish stocked in 2020
500
Fish stocked in 2021
500
Fish stocked in 2022
500
Fish stocked in 2023
500
Fish stocked in 2024
500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.8 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 3.5 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.4 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.3 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4.7 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
DEC says public angling access to this 55-acre pond, on Town of Webb lands in Herkimer County, comes through a Fish and Wildlife Management Act cooperative agreement that opens it to anglers from April 1 to September 15. Its outlet flows to the Independence River.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Independence Lake?
Fishing Independence Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2024, averaging 4 in. Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed, White sucker, and Creek chub, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Independence Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Independence Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Independence Lake average 4 in.
How do you get on Independence Lake?
DEC says public angling access to this 55-acre pond, on Town of Webb lands in Herkimer County, comes through a Fish and Wildlife Management Act cooperative agreement that opens it to anglers from April 1 to September 15. Its outlet flows to the Independence River.
Which lakes near Independence Lake were stocked more recently?
Quiver Pond (5.9 mi), Razorback Pond (6.1 mi), and Bubb Lake (6.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Quiver Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, Razorback Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Bubb Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.