Herkimer County · lake · 38 acres
South Pond
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
South Pond is a lake in Herkimer County, New York — 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
Drizzle
72°
58°
9 mph
17%
Fri
Overcast
75°
58°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
77°
59°
9 mph
17%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 1,450 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.1" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.9" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 1,220 | 6.7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 700 | 4" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4" | |
When does South Pond get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in September.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Birch Pond0.6 mi
- Twitchell Lake0.5 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Lilypad Ponds0.6 mi
- Pocket Ponds0.9 mi
- Jock Pond0.9 mi
- Silver Dollar Pond1.2 mi
- East Pond1.4 mi
- Squash Pond1.5 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 Pond fishing — FAQ
When does South Pond get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at South Pond peaks in September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Pond?+
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 Pond?+
South Pond 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.