Otsego County · lake · 68 acres
Arnold Lake
Stocked 8× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Arnold Lake is a lake in Otsego County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
71°
59°
9 mph
21%
Fri
Clear
77°
58°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
79°
62°
8 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 4.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 7.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,130 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.4" | |
When does Arnold Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Goey Pond1.8 mi
- Hartwick Reservoir3.5 mi
- West Branch Otego Creek3.1 mi
- Chase Creek3.8 mi
- Oaks Creek4.4 mi
- Moss Pond4.0 mi
- Cherry Valley Creek4.0 mi
- Clark Brook5.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Arnold Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Arnold Lake?+
Arnold Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Otsego County, New York, most recently on Jun 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Arnold Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2024, stocking at Arnold Lake peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Arnold Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Arnold Lake?+
Arnold Lake is a lake in Otsego County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Jun 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.