Herkimer County · lake · 20 acres
Merriam Lake
Merriam 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
73°
58°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
77°
58°
7 mph
4%
Sun
Drizzle
67°
61°
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
- Jock Pond0.8 mi
- East Pond0.9 mi
- Little Chief Pond1.1 mi
- Lilypad Ponds1.2 mi
- Gull Lakes1.2 mi
- Big Moose Lake1.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Little Birch Pond1.5 mi
- South Pond1.7 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.
Merriam Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Merriam 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 Merriam Lake?+
Merriam Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.