Fulton County · lake · 19 acres
Holmes Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Holmes Lake is a lake in Fulton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 1, 2025. 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
73°
59°
12 mph
40%
Fri
Overcast
76°
62°
10 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
78°
62°
7 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Holmes Lake0.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Bellows Lake1.6 mi
- Indian Lake1.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Little Oxbarn Lake2.6 mi
- Fisher Vly Lake2.5 mi
- Eastman Lake2.2 mi
- Winter Lake2.7 mi
- Prairie Lake2.3 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
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.
Holmes Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Holmes Lake?+
Holmes Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Fulton County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Holmes 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 Holmes Lake?+
Holmes Lake is a lake in Fulton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.