Herkimer County · lake · 106 acres
Salmon Lake
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Salmon Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 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
74°
58°
9 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
75°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
80°
59°
9 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 310 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 200 | 6.7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 270 | 6.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Higby Twin Ponds0.9 mi
- Hawk Pond1.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
- Trout Pond1.6 mi
- Walker Lake1.7 mi
- Willys Lake1.7 mi
- Big Burnt Lake1.9 mi
- Witchhopple Lake1.7 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Little Rock Pond1.8 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.
Salmon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Salmon Lake?+
Salmon Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Salmon 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 Salmon Lake?+
Salmon 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, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.