Fulton County · lake
West Caroga Lake
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
West Caroga Lake is a lake in Fulton County, New York, stocked with Splake — most recently on Apr 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
Fog
74°
61°
10 mph
35%
Fri
Partly cloudy
77°
60°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
78°
62°
6 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Splake | 6,270 | 7.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Splake | 1,500 | 5.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Splake | 5,240 | 8.3" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Splake | 4,840 | 8.4" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Caroga Lake0.4 mi
- East Caroga Lake1.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Frie Flow1.5 mi
- Irving Pond2.4 mi
- Green Lake2.7 mi
- Canada Lake2.5 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Prairie Lake3.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Mud Lake2.9 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.
West Caroga Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Caroga Lake?+
West Caroga Lake is stocked with Splake in Fulton County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Caroga Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at West Caroga Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Caroga 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 West Caroga Lake?+
West Caroga Lake is a lake in Fulton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.