Herkimer County · lake · 50 acres
Middle Branch Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Middle Branch Lake is a lake in Herkimer 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
Overcast
75°
59°
10 mph
15%
Fri
Clear
78°
58°
9 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
80°
63°
8 mph
16%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Middle Settlement Lake1.2 mi
- Cedar Pond1.0 mi
- South Inlet1.6 mi
- Big Otter Lake2.0 mi
- Lost Lake2.0 mi
- Grass Pond2.0 mi
- West Pond2.4 mi
- Tamarack Lake2.7 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.
Middle Branch Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Middle Branch Lake?+
Middle Branch Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Herkimer 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 Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch Lake?+
Middle Branch 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, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.