Herkimer County · lake
Third Lake
Stocked 11× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Third Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow 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
Fog
77°
56°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
79°
58°
7 mph
3%
Sun
Showers
69°
63°
11 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,870 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.6" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 390 | 7.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 9.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 400 | 6.9" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 8.7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 9.3" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 380 | 7.1" | |
When does Third Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Third Lake Creek0.3 mi
- Second Lake0.8 mi
- Fly Pond1.3 mi
- Cary Lake1.5 mi
- Bald Mountain Pond1.2 mi
- First Lake1.5 mi
- Quiver Pond1.5 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- Mountain Pond2.1 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.
Third Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Third Lake?+
Third Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Third Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2023, stocking at Third Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Third 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 Third Lake?+
Third 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.