Herkimer County · lake · 143 acres
Twitchell Lake
Stocked 8× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Twitchell Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon — 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
Drizzle
72°
57°
9 mph
17%
Fri
Overcast
74°
59°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
78°
58°
9 mph
17%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 6.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 3,650 | 4.5" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 410 | 6.75" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 400 | 7.4" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 9.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 8.8" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 360 | 6.8" | |
When does Twitchell Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- South Pond0.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Little Birch Pond0.6 mi
- Oswego Pond0.7 mi
- Pocket Ponds1.1 mi
- Lilypad Ponds0.9 mi
- Silver Dollar Pond1.3 mi
- Squash Pond1.7 mi
- East 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.
Twitchell Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Twitchell Lake?+
Twitchell Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Twitchell Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Twitchell Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Twitchell 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 Twitchell Lake?+
Twitchell 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.