Herkimer County · lake · 97 acres
Witchhopple Lake
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Witchhopple Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Landlocked Salmon — 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
73°
59°
9 mph
17%
Fri
Overcast
75°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
80°
59°
9 mph
32%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 310 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 200 | 6.7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 270 | 6.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Elbow Pond0.4 mi
- Elbow Pond0.4 mi
- Little Rock Pond0.5 mi
- Lost Island Pond1.0 mi
- Mud Pond1.2 mi
- Higby Twin Ponds1.0 mi
- Beaverdam Pond1.1 mi
- Clear Lake1.6 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.
Witchhopple Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Witchhopple Lake?+
Witchhopple Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon 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 Witchhopple 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 Witchhopple Lake?+
Witchhopple 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, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.