Herkimer County · reservoir · 6,233 acres
Stillwater Reservoir
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Stillwater Reservoir is a reservoir in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Splake — 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°
59°
8 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
77°
58°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
60°
6 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Splake | 1,810 | 8.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Splake | 1,510 | 8.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Splake | 1,400 | 8.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Loon Lake0.5 mi
- Big Burnt Lake0.7 mi
- Trout Pond0.9 mi
- Mud Lake1.4 mi
- Salmon Lake2.4 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Hidden Lake2.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Woods Lake2.9 mi
- Hawk Pond3.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
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.
Stillwater Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stillwater Reservoir?+
Stillwater Reservoir is stocked with Splake 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 Stillwater Reservoir?+
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 Stillwater Reservoir?+
Stillwater Reservoir is a reservoir 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.