Herkimer County · lake · 10 acres
Cotton Lake
Cotton 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
Mostly clear
76°
58°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
60°
7 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
66°
61°
8 mph
77%
→ 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
- North Branch Lake0.8 mi
- Mad Tom Lake2.4 mi
- Twin Lakes3.4 mi
- Black Creek Lake2.9 mi
- Burp Lake3.1 mi
- Mill Creek Lake3.3 mi
- South Branch Black River4.6 mi
- White Lead Lake4.2 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.
Cotton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton 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 Cotton Lake?+
Cotton Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.