Otsego County · lake · 40 acres
Gilbert Lake
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Gilbert Lake is a lake in Otsego County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and 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
Fog
71°
61°
8 mph
21%
Fri
Clear
78°
59°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
80°
62°
7 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 120 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.9" | |
Angler reports
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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
- Lake of the Twin Fawns1.1 mi
- Stony Creek3.3 mi
- Lake Brook4.1 mi
- West Branch Otego Creek3.6 mi
- Wharton Creek5.4 mi
- Card Pond5.4 mi
- Lake Misery5.9 mi
- Wilber Lake5.9 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.
Gilbert Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Gilbert Lake?+
Gilbert Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Otsego County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Gilbert Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Gilbert Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Gilbert 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 Gilbert Lake?+
Gilbert Lake is a lake in Otsego 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.