Herkimer County · lake · 32 acres
West Lake
Stocked 22× since 2023 · NYSDEC
West Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 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
74°
58°
9 mph
19%
Fri
Mostly clear
78°
57°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
58°
7 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 340 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 255 | 11.1" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 553 | 11" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 320 | 14.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 10.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.2" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 550 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 210 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 320 | 11.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 9.7" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.2" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 550 | 9.2" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.9" | |
When does West Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April and September.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Lake Te-jec-na0.3 mi
- Lake Kan-ac-to0.4 mi
- Fly Pond1.1 mi
- Lake Rondaxe1.2 mi
- Bald Mountain Pond1.7 mi
- Cary Lake1.3 mi
- Third Lake2.1 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Goose Pond2.2 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Lake?+
West Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2023, stocking at West Lake peaks in April and September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West 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 Lake?+
West Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.