Herkimer County · lake
First Lake
First 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°
57°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
79°
58°
7 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
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
- Second Lake0.7 mi
- Bald Mountain Pond0.9 mi
- Twin Pond1.1 mi
- Little Moose Lake1.9 mi
- Third Lake1.5 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Third Lake Creek1.7 mi
- Lake Kan-ac-to2.3 mi
- Lake Te-jec-na2.5 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.
First Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish First 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 First Lake?+
First Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.