Herkimer County · reservoir · 496 acres
South Lake
Stocked 6× since 2023 · NYSDEC
South Lake is a reservoir 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
72°
59°
9 mph
30%
Fri
Overcast
75°
57°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
77°
60°
8 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4.2" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 16,000 | 4.8" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 0.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hardscrabble Lake2.6 mi
- Little Salmon Lake2.4 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- North Branch Black River3.3 mi
- North Lake2.9 mistocked May 1, 2024
- Burp Lake3.5 mi
- Black Creek Lake4.0 mi
- Threemile Vly3.4 mi
- Sucker Pond3.7 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.
South Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Lake?+
South 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.
When does South Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2023, stocking at South Lake peaks in September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Lake?+
South Lake is a reservoir 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.