Herkimer County · lake · 246 acres
Big Otter Lake
Big Otter Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
76°
58°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
10 mph
5%
Sun
Showers
67°
63°
9 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- South Inlet0.3 mi
- West Pond0.8 mi
- North Pond1.2 mi
- Goose Pond1.4 mi
- Middle Branch Lake2.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- East Pine Pond2.3 mi
- Cedar Pond2.8 mi
- Middle Settlement Lake3.1 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.
Big Otter Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Otter 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 Big Otter Lake?+
Big Otter Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.