Herkimer County · lake · 56 acres
Independence Lake
1 stocking on record · NYSDEC
Independence Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 1, 2024. 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
Overcast
73°
58°
9 mph
15%
Fri
Overcast
75°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
79°
57°
9 mph
16%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Safford Lake1.2 mi
- Clear Pond1.1 mi
- Shaw Creek1.5 mi
- Big Diamond Pond1.5 mi
- Doe Pond1.9 mi
- Lyons Marsh2.2 mi
- Wheeler Pond2.3 mi
- Round Pond2.4 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.
Independence Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Independence Lake?+
Independence Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2024 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Independence 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 Independence Lake?+
Independence Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.