Herkimer County · lake · 209 acres
Nicks Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Nicks Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 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
Mostly clear
77°
56°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
80°
61°
7 mph
3%
Sun
Showers
69°
63°
11 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 9.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 9.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rock Pond1.7 mi
- North Branch Moose River2.2 mi
- Wheeler Pond2.0 mi
- Gray Lake2.5 mi
- Little Moose Outlet2.6 mi
- Bloodsucker Pond2.6 mi
- Indian Brook3.0 mi
- Beaver Pond2.8 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.
Nicks Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nicks Lake?+
Nicks Lake is stocked with Brown Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Nicks 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 Nicks Lake?+
Nicks Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.