Herkimer County · lake · 57 acres
Bear Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Bear Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Drizzle
75°
59°
8 mph
21%
Fri
Overcast
77°
58°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
80°
60°
9 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,620 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,660 | 8.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,830 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,830 | 8.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Squirrel Ponds1.0 mi
- Bloodsucker Pond1.5 mi
- South Branch Moose River1.9 mi
- Middle Branch Moose River1.9 mi
- Brewer Lake1.6 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Nicks Creek2.3 mi
- Granny Marsh2.4 mi
- Gull Lake3.2 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.
Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Bear Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear 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 Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.